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ICE LIMIT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- limit of all known ice
1, record 1, English, limit%20of%20all%20known%20ice
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the limit at any given time between icebergs and/or sea-ice infested waters, and ice-free waters. 1, record 1, English, - limit%20of%20all%20known%20ice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- limite de toutes les glaces connues
1, record 1, French, limite%20de%20toutes%20les%20glaces%20connues
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] ligne de démarcation entre les eaux contenant des icebergs ou de la glace de mer et les eaux libres de glace. 1, record 1, French, - limite%20de%20toutes%20les%20glaces%20connues
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- iceberg limit
1, record 2, English, iceberg%20limit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the limit at any given time between ice of land origin and the open sea or sea ice. 1, record 2, English, - iceberg%20limit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- limite des icebergs
1, record 2, French, limite%20des%20icebergs
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] ligne de démarcation, à un moment donné, entre les glaces d'origine terrestre et la mer libre ou la glace de mer. 1, record 2, French, - limite%20des%20icebergs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Climatology
- Oceanography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ice limit
1, record 3, English, ice%20limit
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the extreme minimum or extreme maximum extent of the ice edge in any given month or period, based on observations over a number of years. 2, record 3, English, - ice%20limit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term should always be preceded by minimum or maximum. 2, record 3, English, - ice%20limit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Climatologie
- Océanographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- limite des glaces
1, record 3, French, limite%20des%20glaces
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] position extrême minimale ou maximale de la lisière des glaces pour un mois ou une période donnée, sur la base d'observations portant sur de nombreuses années. 2, record 3, French, - limite%20des%20glaces
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette expression devrait être précisée au moyen des termes «minimale» ou «maximale». 2, record 3, French, - limite%20des%20glaces
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-12-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Antarctic Ocean
1, record 4, English, Antarctic%20Ocean
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Southern Ocean 2, record 4, English, Southern%20Ocean
correct
- Great Southern Ocean 3, record 4, English, Great%20Southern%20Ocean
correct
- South Polar Ocean 3, record 4, English, South%20Polar%20Ocean
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ocean comprising the southern reaches of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans, surrounding the Antarctic continent. It is measured sometimes from the Antarctic Circle, sometimes from the northern limit of floating ice, a line varying from 47° to 61°S.(area by the latter measure : 5, 700, 000 square miles). Greatest sounded depth : 4, 000 fathoms. 4, record 4, English, - Antarctic%20Ocean
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Southern Ocean, also known as the Great Southern Ocean, the Antarctic Ocean and the South Polar Ocean, comprises the southernmost waters of the World Ocean south of 60° S latitude. The International Hydrographic Organization has designated the Southern Ocean as an oceanic division encircling Antarctica. Geographers disagree on the Southern Ocean’s northern boundary or even its existence, sometimes considering the waters part of the South Pacific, South Atlantic, and Indian Oceans instead. Some scientists consider the Antarctic Convergence, an ocean zone which fluctuates seasonally, as separating the Southern Ocean from other oceans, rather than 60° S. This ocean zone forms from the convergence of two circumpolar currents, one easterly flowing and one westerly flowing. The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) regards the Southern Ocean as the fourth-largest of the five principal oceanic divisions and the latest-defined one. 3, record 4, English, - Antarctic%20Ocean
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- océan Austral
1, record 4, French, oc%C3%A9an%20Austral
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- océan Antarctique 2, record 4, French, oc%C3%A9an%20Antarctique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Partie des océans Atlantique, Pacifique et Indien, qui est comprise entre le cercle polaire antarctique et le continent polaire. 3, record 4, French, - oc%C3%A9an%20Austral
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'océan Austral ou océan Antarctique ou océan glacial Antarctique est l'étendue d'eau qui entoure l'Antarctique. C'est en surface le quatrième océan, et le dernier défini, puisque c'est une décision de l'Organisation hydrographique internationale (OHI) qui a accepté en 2000 le nom d'océan Austral, utilisé depuis longtemps par les marins (on employait aussi «océan Antarctique»). Cette décision reflète les découvertes récentes sur l'importance des courants océaniques. 4, record 4, French, - oc%C3%A9an%20Austral
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- océano Antártico
1, record 4, Spanish, oc%C3%A9ano%20Ant%C3%A1rtico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- océano Austral 2, record 4, Spanish, oc%C3%A9ano%20Austral
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El océano Antártico se extiende desde la costa antártica hasta los 60° S, límite convencional con el océano Atlántico, el océano Pacífico y el océano Índico. Es el penúltimo océano en extensión (sólo el océano Ártico es más pequeño). Formalmente su extensión fue definida por la Organización Hidrográfica Internacional en el año 2000 y coincide con los límites fijados por el Tratado Antártico. El océano Antártico junto al Ártico, son los únicos en circundar el globo de forma completa. Rodea completamente a la Antártida. Tiene una superficie de 20.327.000 km², una cifra que comprende a los mares periféricos: el Mar de Amundsen, el Mar de Bellingshausen, parte del Pasaje de Drake, el Mar de Ross y el Mar de Weddell. 3, record 4, Spanish, - oc%C3%A9ano%20Ant%C3%A1rtico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-07-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Territories (Indigenous Peoples)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- outer land fast ice zone
1, record 5, English, outer%20land%20fast%20ice%20zone
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Used in reference to] the area bounded by(a) in the north by Latitude 73°40’ off Cape Liverpool on Bylot Island,(b) in the south, by Latitude 66°37’ N, off Cape Dyer on Baffin Island,(c) in the west, by the seaward edge of the Territorial Sea boundary off the east coast of Baffin Island, and(d) in the east, by the maximum limit of land fast ice(1963-1989) as shown on the map titled Limit of Land Fast Ice-East Baffin Coast, jointly delivered by the Parties to the registrar, a copy of which is set out in Schedule 16-1 for general information purposes only. 1, record 5, English, - outer%20land%20fast%20ice%20zone
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
outer land fast ice zone: term and observation taken from the Agreement / Inuit of Nunavut. 2, record 5, English, - outer%20land%20fast%20ice%20zone
Record 5, Key term(s)
- outer land fast-ice zone
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Territoires (Peuples Autochtones)
- Droit autochtone
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- zone de banquise côtière externe
1, record 5, French, zone%20de%20banquise%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20externe
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Signifie] la zone délimitée : a) au nord, par 73°40' de latitude au large de Cape Liverpool sur Bylot Island; b) au sud, par 66°37' de latitude N, au large de Cape Dyer sur l'île de Baffin; c) à l'ouest, par la limite de la mer territoriale au large de la côte est de l'île de Baffin; d) à l'est, par la limite maximale de la banquise côtière (1963-1989) indiquée sur la carte intitulée Limit of Land Fast Ice - East Baffin Coast, laquelle a été remise conjointement par les parties au directeur et est reproduite, pour fins d'information générale seulement, à l'annexe 16-1. 1, record 5, French, - zone%20de%20banquise%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20externe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zone de banquise côtière externe : terme et observation relevés dans l'Accord du Nunavut. 2, record 5, French, - zone%20de%20banquise%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20externe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-07-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Wisconsin Glaciation
1, record 6, English, Wisconsin%20Glaciation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Wisconsinan Glaciation 2, record 6, English, Wisconsinan%20Glaciation
correct
- Wisconsinian Glaciation 3, record 6, English, Wisconsinian%20Glaciation
correct, rare
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A period of glaciation covering most of the northern half of North America from about 85,000 years ago until about 7,000 years ago. It was the most recent continental glaciation. 4, record 6, English, - Wisconsin%20Glaciation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As these are indications that continental ice reached its all time limit along the mountain front, at least locally, during the latter part of the Wisconsin Glaciation. [Source : The Decade of North American Geology, Volume 1, Chapter 2. ] 2, record 6, English, - Wisconsin%20Glaciation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- glaciation du Wisconsin
1, record 6, French, glaciation%20du%20Wisconsin
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- glaciation wisconsinienne 2, record 6, French, glaciation%20wisconsinienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Période géologique (environ 85 000 à 7 000 ans avant aujourd'hui) au cours de laquelle des glaciers ont recouvert la majeure partie des régions septentrionales de l'Amérique du Nord. Il s'agit de la dernière glaciation connue. 3, record 6, French, - glaciation%20du%20Wisconsin
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La glaciation wisconsinienne aurait débuté il y a plus de 100 000 années pour connaître son apogée il y a 20 000 années environ. 2, record 6, French, - glaciation%20du%20Wisconsin
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-07-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Avalon ice cap
1, record 7, English, Avalon%20ice%20cap
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 7, English, - Avalon%20ice%20cap
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A few cobbles from the main part of the island occur along the east side of Trinity Bay at about 20-to-25-foot elevation and hence close to the marine limit; this suggests that the main island ice remained active after considerable recession of the Avalon ice cap and as the sea encroached on the present shores of Avalon Peninsula. 3, record 7, English, - Avalon%20ice%20cap
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- calotte glaciaire d'Avalon
1, record 7, French, calotte%20glaciaire%20d%27Avalon
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 7, French, - calotte%20glaciaire%20d%27Avalon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 7, French, - calotte%20glaciaire%20d%27Avalon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Du côté est de la baie de la Trinité, quelques blocs erratiques originaires de la partie principale de l'île se trouvent à une altitude entre 20 et 25 pieds, et sont très proches de la limite maximale de la transgression marine, ce qui fait supposer que la nappe de glace de la partie principale de l'île était active après un recul considérable de la calotte glaciaire d'Avalon et de la submersion marine des grèves actuelles de la presqu'île Avalon. 3, record 7, French, - calotte%20glaciaire%20d%27Avalon
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1978-05-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Planets
- Astronomy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Saturn’s rings
1, record 8, English, Saturn%26rsquo%3Bs%20rings
correct, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A system of four concentric rings, only about 2-4 km thick.(...) The rings are a swarm of solid particles, probably(1973) jagged rocks about 1 meter to 1 km across, not ice as previously had been assumed, inside the Roche limit. 1, record 8, English, - Saturn%26rsquo%3Bs%20rings
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Planètes
- Astronomie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- anneau de Saturne
1, record 8, French, anneau%20de%20Saturne
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bande opaque formée d'une infinité de corpuscules indépendants circulant autour de Saturne suivant des orbites concentriques. 1, record 8, French, - anneau%20de%20Saturne
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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