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CONTINENTAL-SHELF-EDGE ANOMALY [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geophysics
CONT

We have along this segment a strong negative anomaly over the slope, followed by a strong positive anomaly over the rise. This is at variance with the general gravity signature of a positive gravity over the shelf followed by a seaward negative anomaly, usually called the shelf edge anomaly. This may be attributed to the features formed at the time of rifting.

OBS

shelf-edge anomaly: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • continental shelf edge anomaly

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géophysique
OBS

La signature gravimétrique à l'air libre consiste principalement en une anomalie positive qui coïncide avec la bordure de la plate-forme continentale. L'anomalie suit de très près la rupture de la plate-forme [...]

OBS

anomalie du rebord de la plate-forme continentale : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Key term(s)
  • anomalie de la bordure de la plateforme continentale
  • anomalie du rebord de la plateforme continentale

Spanish

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