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Record 1 2005-05-31

English

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

A fracture in sea ice formed between pack ice and the shore.

OBS

Term used by Parks Canada.

Key term(s)
  • shorelead

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Écosystèmes
DEF

En mer, ouverture dans la glace entre la banquise et le littoral.

CONT

Un «chenal côtier» est une ouverture dans la glace de mer entre la banquise ou le pack et le littoral et a la même fonction biologique [qu']une polynie.

OBS

Terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

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