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Japanese to English translations [PRO] Geology | |||||
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3 +1 | Low-angle alluvial fan |
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3 | gradual alluvial fan aggradation |
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2 | gently inclined alluvial fun |
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gently inclined alluvial fun Explanation: my guess 緩扇状地=緩い勾配の扇状地 http://pedology.ac.affrc.go.jp/BackNumber/Vol45.pdf |
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gradual alluvial fan aggradation Explanation: There were only one site with this expression, but I think it may fit well. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 29 mins (2009-08-07 08:28:05 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- It sounds repetitive though, so maybe you should delete "gradual." Reference: http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=14721419 |
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Low-angle alluvial fan Explanation: A delta forms when a river empties into a larger body of water. An alluvial fan forms on land where a river emerges from a mountainous area and flows out onto a more gently sloping plain. The decrease in slope causes the river to decelerate and deposit sediment, forming an alluvial fan. I can't be really sure without more context but hopefully these definitions help you to decide. But if your context support alluvial fan then "緩扇状地" means "low-angle alluvial fan". -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 33 mins (2009-08-07 08:32:25 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I made an error on the confidence rating. I checked "medium" but I meant to check "high". Reference: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/2570248/HOW-TO-IDENTIFY-AN-ALLUV... |
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