albie majora a raului

English translation: floodplain

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Romanian term or phrase:albie majora a raului
English translation:floodplain
Entered by: ogavra

20:52 Jan 9, 2015
Romanian to English translations [PRO]
Science - Geography
Romanian term or phrase: albie majora a raului
Cauzele si efectele viiturilor asupra albiei majora a raului.
ogavra
Romania
Local time: 23:53
floodplain
Explanation:
http://apps.environment-agency.gov.uk/wiyby/37837.aspx "A floodplain is the area that would naturally be affected by flooding if a river rises above its banks, or high tides and stormy seas cause flooding in coastal areas."
"În geomorfologie, albia majoră este o suprafaţa netedă din exteriorul malurilor unui râu, în care apele sale debordează numai la nivele maxime." -http://www.crispedia.ro/Albie_majora
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5main riverbed
Janos Fazakas
5major riverbed
Nina Iordache
4 +1floodplain
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main riverbed


Explanation:
Cel puțin în geologie-gegrafie

Janos Fazakas
Local time: 22:53
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Native speaker of: Native in HungarianHungarian, Native in RomanianRomanian
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major riverbed


Explanation:
http://ltarch.com/?portfolio=regulation-of-major-riverbed

Nina Iordache
Romania
Local time: 23:53
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floodplain


Explanation:
http://apps.environment-agency.gov.uk/wiyby/37837.aspx "A floodplain is the area that would naturally be affected by flooding if a river rises above its banks, or high tides and stormy seas cause flooding in coastal areas."
"În geomorfologie, albia majoră este o suprafaţa netedă din exteriorul malurilor unui râu, în care apele sale debordează numai la nivele maxime." -http://www.crispedia.ro/Albie_majora

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agree  Cristina Crişan: Da, albia majoră = lunca.
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