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MAN-MADE HARBOUR [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ports
CONT

The basic structure involved in the creation of an artificial harbour is a breakwater, sometimes called a jetty, or mole, the function of which is to provide calm water inshore.

Key term(s)
  • artificial harbor
  • man-made harbor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ports

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Puertos
CONT

Actualmente se considera, además de los "puertos naturales", como los que se han instalado en las bahías u otras zonas costeras cerradas, el llamado "puerto artificial", concepto que implica la existencia de complejas instalaciones especializadas cuyo diseño y estructura han ido cambiando de acuerdo con las necesidades.

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