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OCEAN CURRENT [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oceanography
DEF

The steady flow of surface ocean water in a prevailing direction.

CONT

Ocean currents are the predominantly horizontal motions of water in the sea, including the general ocean circulation, periodic flows and sporadic displacements of water masses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Océanographie
DEF

Courant marin caractérisé par une extension régionale ou planétaire, une direction relativement stable, une vitesse modérée (ordinairement inférieure à 1 m/s) et un débit élevé.

CONT

Les courants océaniques profonds peuvent modifier la distribution des sédiments.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Oceanografía
DEF

Movimiento de masas de agua marinas provocado por factores externos.

OBS

Desplazamiento del agua de mar de dirección, flujo y velocidad determinados.

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