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superimposed drainage
superimposed drainage(epigenetic drainage) A drainage pattern that has been established on an earlier surface (perhaps conformable with the immediately underlying strata, and standing well above the present landscape). Subsequently the pattern was lowered by river incision so that it now lies across geologic structures to which it bears no relation.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "superimposed drainage." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "superimposed drainage." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-superimposeddrainage.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "superimposed drainage." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-superimposeddrainage.html |
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superimposed drainage
superimposed drainage (epigenetic drainage) A drainage pattern that has been established on an earlier surface (perhaps conformable with the immediately underlying strata, and standing well above the present landscape). Subsequently the pattern was lowered by river incision so it now lies across geologic structures to which it bears no relation.
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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "superimposed drainage." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "superimposed drainage." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-superimposeddrainage.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "superimposed drainage." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-superimposeddrainage.html |
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