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Record 1 2021-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

During the summer, the Gulf typically has three temperature layers: a warm, relatively fresh (less salty) surface layer; a cold intermediate layer from about 50 to 150 metres; and, a deeper, warm salty layer covering channels and other areas that are deeper than 200 metres.

Key term(s)
  • intermediate cold layer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

La couche intermédiaire froide, qui se retrouve [entre la couche de surface et la couche profonde,] est plus froide que [cette dernière], mais moins salée, c'est pourquoi elle flotte au-dessus. En fait, [l'eau de la couche intermédiaire froide] est un reste d'eau froide de l'hiver.

Key term(s)
  • couche froide intermédiaire

Spanish

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