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LIMITE INFERIEURE PLATEFORME [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Oceanography
DEF

The outer (seaward) edge of the continental shelf where there is an abrupt descent to deeper water.

OBS

shelf edge: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Océanographie
DEF

Bord externe (vers la mer) du plateau continental où il y a une descente abrupte à l'eau plus profonde.

OBS

bordure de plate-forme continentale; limite inférieure de la plate-forme; limite supérieure du talus : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Key term(s)
  • bordure de plateforme continentale
  • limite inférieure de la plateforme

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