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11Sequence stratigraphy — is a relatively new branch of geology that attempts to link relative sea level changes to sedimentary deposits. The essence of the method is mapping of strata based on identification of surfaces which represent time lines (e.g. subaerial… …
12Cuspate foreland — A Cuspate foreland, solidified by vegetation Cuspate forelands, also known as cuspate barriers or Nesses in Britain, are geographical features found on coastlines and lakeshores that are created primarily by long shore drift.[1] Formed by… …
13river — river1 riverless, adj. riverlike, adj. /riv euhr/, n. 1. a natural stream of water of fairly large size flowing in a definite course or channel or series of diverging and converging channels. 2. a similar stream of something other than water: a… …
14CANYONS SOUS-MARINS — Les canyons sous marins sont des vallées encaissées qui entaillent profondément – sur 1 000 à 1 500 mètres – les marges continentales, depuis le sommet de la pente (ou même parfois depuis le littoral) jusqu’au glacis, où le relief s’estompe… …
15DELTAS — Les deltas, dont la morphologie et la structure deviennent de mieux en mieux connues grâce aux images fournies par les satellites d’observation de la Terre et aux forages pétroliers, ne se limitent pas aux constructions sédimentaires littorales… …
16Manila Bay — Location Luzon Island, Philippines River sources Pasig River …
17Marina Beach — Coordinates: 13°03′15″N 80°17′01″E / 13.05418°N 80.28368°E / 13.05418; 80.28368 …
18Chennai Port — (Madras Port) Chennai Port Location Country …
19Abu Rawash — (also known as Abu Roach ), 8 km to the North of Giza (coordinates coord|30|01|55|N|31|04|30|E|type:landmark), is the site of Egypt s most northerly pyramid, Also known as the lost pyramid the mostly ruined Pyramid of Djedefre, the son and… …
20Carbonate platform — A carbonate platform is a sedimentary body which possesses topographic relief, and is composed of autochthonous calcareous deposits (Wilson, 1975). Platform growth is mediated by sessile organisms whose skeletons build up the reef or by organisms …
