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MICROSEISMIQUE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-04-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
- Vulcanology and Seismology
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microseismic noise
1, record 1, English, microseismic%20noise
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ground noise 2, record 1, English, ground%20noise
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The resolution of seismic signals with intermediate frequencies ... is hindered by the presence in this range of a natural form of seismic background noise. The noise derives from a nearly continuous succession of small ground movements that are referred to as microseisms. Some microseismic noise is of local origin, related to such effects as vehicular traffic, rainfall, wind action on trees, etc. However, an important source is the action of storm waves at sea, which is detectable on seismic records far inland. 3, record 1, English, - microseismic%20noise
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
- Volcanologie et sismologie
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bruit microsismique
1, record 1, French, bruit%20microsismique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bruit microséismique 2, record 1, French, bruit%20micros%C3%A9ismique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De nombreuses études permettent [...] d'attribuer le bruit microsismique à l'action des vagues océaniques sur les côtes (ressac) et à la pression des vagues stationnaires de l'océan (clapotis). Ce bruit, qui semble être plus élevé dans le Pacifique que dans l'Atlantique ou l'Arctique, est vraisemblement engendré par des effets météorologiques ou océaniques très éloignés [...] 1, record 1, French, - bruit%20microsismique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-02-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hurricane microseisms
1, record 2, English, hurricane%20microseisms
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Earth-waves of very small intensity originating at sea in the region of a tropical cyclone, or along a coastline subjected to storm surges. 1, record 2, English, - hurricane%20microseisms
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- agitation microséismique due aux ouragans
1, record 2, French, agitation%20micros%C3%A9ismique%20due%20aux%20ouragans
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ondes séismiques terrestres de très faible intensité, prenant naissance en mer dans la région d'un cyclone tropical ou le long d'une côte soumise à l'assaut des tempêtes, permettant de déceler la présence et parfois la position d'une tempête violente, par triangulation à partir d'un réseau de stations séismologiques. 1, record 2, French, - agitation%20micros%C3%A9ismique%20due%20aux%20ouragans
Record 2, Key term(s)
- agitation microsismique due aux ouragans
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1978-07-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
- Geophysics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- microseismic
1, record 3, English, microseismic
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[said of] a very slight tremor or quivering of the earth's crust. 1, record 3, English, - microseismic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
- Géophysique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- microséismique
1, record 3, French, micros%C3%A9ismique
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Qui appartient aux microséismes. 1, record 3, French, - micros%C3%A9ismique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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