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berm: see beach beach, a gently sloping zone where deposits of unconsolidated sediments are subject to wave action at the shore of an ocean or lake. Most of the sediment making up a beach is supplied by rivers or by the erosion of highlands adjacent to the coast. ..... Click the link for more information. . berm [bərm] (civil engineering) A horizontal ledge cut between the foot and top of an embankment to stabilize the slope by intercepting sliding earth. (geology) A narrow terrace which originates from the interruption of an erosion cycle with rejuvenation of a stream in the mature stage of its development and renewed dissection. A horizontal portion of a beach or backshore formed by deposit of material as a result of wave action. Also known as backshore terrace; coastal berm. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Crews from Vintage Production California LLC, which operates the oil field, used earthen berms, suction trucks, absorbent pads and flotation devices to restrain and remove the pollution. Second, some berms are really loose soil, often not topsoil. Some New Products The Army now stocks some drip pillow berms you can use instead of drip pans. |
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