Hardground

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002731",
  "term": "Hardground",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A cemented seafloor surface that forms when calcium carbonate precipitates within the pore spaces of existing sediment, creating a firm, erosion-resistant layer. This process occurs in shallow marine environments where sedimentation rates are low. Hardgrounds often serve as substrates for sessile organisms and can preserve trace fossils.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Hardground",
    "es": "terreno duro",
    "fr": "terrain dur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hardground/"
}