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. B. Fig, 3 Crue de l'Avène : ancienne grange détruite lors de la crue de l'Avène

. B. Fig, 8 Crue du Verdouble : pont amont sur la Donneuve vu de l'aval

. B. Fig, 9 Crue du Verdouble : pont de la D.39 sur le petit Verdouble en amont immédiat de Tuchan