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MAGNETOTELLURIQUE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
- Magnetism
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- magnetotellurics
1, record 1, English, magnetotellurics
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- magnetotelluric method 2, record 1, English, magnetotelluric%20method
correct
- magnetotelluric study 3, record 1, English, magnetotelluric%20study
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A geophysical exploration technique that measures natural electromagnetic fields to image subsurface electrical resistivity, providing information about the earth's interior composition and structure since naturally occurring rocks and minerals exhibit a broad range of electrical resistivities. 2, record 1, English, - magnetotellurics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
magnetotellurics: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 1, English, - magnetotellurics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
- Magnétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- magnétotellurique
1, record 1, French, magn%C3%A9totellurique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- méthode magnétotellurique 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20magn%C3%A9totellurique
correct, feminine noun
- étude magnétotellurique 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9tude%20magn%C3%A9totellurique
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de la mesure de la résistivité des terrains sous-jacents [...] fondée sur l'observation simultanée des variations des composantes magnétiques et électriques du champ électromagnétique naturel en un lieu donné. 4, record 1, French, - magn%C3%A9totellurique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
magnétotellurique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 1, French, - magn%C3%A9totellurique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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