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tidal current [1 record]

Record 1 2020-08-19

English

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

The alternating horizontal movement of water associated with the rise and fall of the tide caused by tide-producing forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Océanographie
DEF

Mouvement d'eau horizontal lié aux variations du niveau de la mer causées par la force génératrice de la marée.

Spanish

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

Corrientes de agua debidas a energía mareal.

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