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Record 1 1986-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Courant marin profond qui progresse conformément au dessin des courbes isobathes.

CONT

L'ensemble de cette circulation stratifiée, (...) s'organise en fonction de la configuration des bassins, (...) tendant à confirmer son mouvement au dessin des courbes isobathes d'où le nom des courants de contour (contour currents/Konturenatrome) (...). (FRSRE, (2), vol. XX, fasc. 1, 59-94, 1978).

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