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MESOLIMNION [1 record]

Record 1 2020-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

The transition layer between the upper water body (epilimnion) and the lower water body (hypolimnion) in a stratified lake is referred to as the "metalimnion," whereas if a single depth is to be reported to represent the division between layers, the section of highest temperature gradient with depth within the metalimnion is often employed, and may be referred to as the "thermocline."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Couche thermique de transition dans l'eau stratifiée d'un lac située entre l'épilimnion et l'hypolimnion comprenant la thermocline [...]

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