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EA: OCEAN_FLOOR_REGION_NAME_TYPE
EE: DEEP

Status: STD 2005/06/07
Code: 17
EA label: OCEAN_FLOOR_REGION_NAME_TYPE
Concept definition: An isolated localized deep <REGION> within the confines of a larger <WATERBODY_FLOOR_TOPOGRAPHIC_CONFIGURATION>, such as a <<<TROUGH>>>, <<<BASIN>>>, or <<<TRENCH>>>. Historically, it was limited to depths greater than 6 000 metres.
 
Reference type: PR
Reference: [SUFN, "deep"]
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