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LOWER LOW WATER [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

The lower of the two low waters occurring during a tidal day at a place with semidiurnal tides.

OBS

Definition based on the Hydrographic Dictionary, Part 1 Special Publication No. 32 prepared by the IHO (International Hydrographic Organization), Monaco, 1974 and modifies by the CTS (Cartographic Training and Standards), Fisheries and Oceans, Canada.

OBS

lower low water: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

La plus basse des deux basses mers se produisant durant un jour lunaire (dans le cas où il existe une inégalité diurne sensible).

OBS

basse mer inférieure : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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