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interfluve
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in·ter·fluve  (ntr-flv)
n.
The region of higher land between two rivers that are in the same drainage system.

[Back-formation from interfluvial.]

inter·fluvi·al adj.

interfluve [ˈɪntəˌfluːv]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a ridge or area of land dividing two river valleys
[back formation from interfluvial, from inter- + Latin fluvius river]
interfluvial  adj

interfluve  (ntr-flv)
The region of higher land between two rivers that are in the same drainage system.


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These deeply weathered soils are restricted to the higher elevation interfluves, and transition into less mature soils in the Quaternary terraces and alluvial soils of the valleys.
The second high interest area is located on the interfluves between the Santo Antonio do Bonito, Santo Inacio and Douradinho rivers, in the vicinity of the town of Coromandel.
 
 
 
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