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Record 1 2014-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
DEF

A seismic reflector paralleling the sea floor and resulting from seismic energy slowing significantly as it passes from denser hydrate-bearing strata to less dense gas bearing strata.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
DEF

Réflecteur sismique correspondant au plancher océanique et engendré par la baisse significative d’énergie sismique entre les couches d'hydrates à haute densité et les couches de gaz à plus faible densité.

Spanish

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