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Record 1 2022-11-09

English

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

A submarine mountain rising more than 1000 metres above the surrounding ocean floor.

CONT

Scattered throughout the world's oceans, seamounts support a rich web of life, including fish, mollusks, birds and other marine species.

OBS

seamount: designation used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Océanographie
DEF

[...] élévation du fond marin, exiguë, souvent isolée, dont la hauteur relative dépasse 1 000 mètres.

OBS

mont sous-marin : désignation en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
  • Oceanografía
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