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Record 1 2014-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oceanography
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

The theoretical route by which water circulates around the entire global ocean, driven by wind and the thermohaline circulation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Océanographie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Itinéraire théorique de la circulation de l'eau autour du globe, sous l'effet des vents et de la circulation thermohaline.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Oceanografía
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Vía teórica por la que circula el agua en todos los océanos de la Tierra, impulsada por los vientos y la circulación termohalina.

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