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WEST ANTARCTIC ICE SHEET [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Glaciology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- West Antarctic Ice Sheet Initiative
1, record 1, English, West%20Antarctic%20Ice%20Sheet%20Initiative
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WAIS 2, record 1, English, WAIS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) is the segment of the continental ice sheet that covers West (or Lesser) Antarctica, the portion of Antarctica west of the Transantarctic Mountains. The WAIS is classified as a marine-based ice sheet, meaning that its bed lies well below sea level and its edges flow into floating ice shelves. The WAIS is bounded by the Ross Ice Shelf, the Ronne Ice Shelf, and outlet glaciers that drain into the Amundsen Sea. 2, record 1, English, - West%20Antarctic%20Ice%20Sheet%20Initiative
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Glaciologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Initiative relative à la calotte glaciaire de l'Antarctique occidental
1, record 1, French, Initiative%20relative%20%C3%A0%20la%20calotte%20glaciaire%20de%20l%27Antarctique%20occidental
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas internacionales
- Glaciología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de estudio del manto de hielo de la Antártida Occidental
1, record 1, Spanish, Programa%20de%20estudio%20del%20manto%20de%20hielo%20de%20la%20Ant%C3%A1rtida%20Occidental
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- WAIS 2, record 1, Spanish, WAIS
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-02-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
- Glaciology
- Polar Geography
- Environmental Economics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- West Antarctic ice sheet
1, record 2, English, West%20Antarctic%20ice%20sheet
correct, Antarctica
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most of the early attention to the issue of sea level rise and greenhouse warming was related to the stability of the West Antarctic ice sheet. Parts of this ice sheet are grounded far below sea level and may be very sensitive so small changes in sea level or melting rates at the base of adjacent ice shelves. 1, record 2, English, - West%20Antarctic%20ice%20sheet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
- Glaciologie
- Géographie du froid
- Économie environnementale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- inlandsis de l'Antarctique occidental
1, record 2, French, inlandsis%20de%20l%27Antarctique%20occidental
proposal, masculine noun, Antarctica
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- inlandsis de l'Antarctide occidental 1, record 2, French, inlandsis%20de%20l%27Antarctide%20occidental
proposal, masculine noun, Antarctica
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Antarctique (continental) est formé de deux ensembles, de part et d'autre des chaînes transantarctiques. [...] L'Antarctique oriental, vestige du continent de Gondwana [...]. L'Antarctique occidental (de la péninsule Antarctique à la mer de Ross) est une suite d'arcs insulaires. 2, record 2, French, - inlandsis%20de%20l%27Antarctique%20occidental
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On nomme «Antarctide» l'ensemble continental et insulaire de l'hémisphère Sud. L'«Antarctique» englobe l'Antarctide et la zone océanique, l'océan Austral (le nom actuel de l'océan Antarctique), la partie des trois océans (Atlantique, Pacifique, Indien) formant une ceinture continue autour de l'Antarctide. 3, record 2, French, - inlandsis%20de%20l%27Antarctique%20occidental
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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