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BOTTOM ICE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-10-31

English

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

Ice formed below the surface of a body of water (as a stream or lake) and attached to the bottom or to submerged objects ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Glace qui se forme sur le fond des nappes d'eau dont la couche profonde est plus froide que la surface.

Spanish

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

Hielo sumergido que se encuentra unido a objetos submarinos (tales como el fondo del lecho o la vegetación acuática).

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Record 2 2007-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
  • Meteorology
DEF

An accumulation of anchor ice that acts as a dam and raises the water level.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Météorologie
DEF

Empilement de glaces à partir de la glace de fond de hauteur telle qu'il y a obstruction d'un cours d'eau et hausse du niveau d'eau au-dessus de l'obstruction.

Spanish

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