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Record 1 2004-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
  • Geophysics
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Electric Generating Systems
DEF

A geological research device which employs an electrical spark discharge to form the outgoing signal and produces a trace in the recorder showing the subbottom strata.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
  • Géophysique
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Groupes électrogènes
DEF

Appareillage de sismique marine donnant la structure des premiers niveaux du fond des mers à l'aide d'une onde de choc produite par un arc électrique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vulcanología y sismología
  • Geofísica
  • Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
  • Grupos electrógenos
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Record 2 1995-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (outside Canada)
OBS

Denmark

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (hors Canada)

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Aircraft
OBS

Used to ignite the pilot light.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'aéronefs

Spanish

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