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Record 1 1991-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
CONT

... raised deltas were formed where glacial and pro-glacial streams, carrying sediment, entered either a lake or sea; since that time, uplift of the land and hence lowering of water levels have resulted in deltas ... being elevated above present lake or sea levels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Ancien delta formé là où se jetaient les eaux glaciaires ou proglaciaires (à l'entrée d'un lac ou d'une mer); le delta est situé aujourd'hui au-dessus du niveau de la mer ou du lac, en raison du soulèvement isostatique de cette région.

Spanish

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