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Thesaurus Term/Concept: GRAVITY CORE
| Identifier |
147312 |
| Class |
EVENT TYPE |
| Status |
Preferred |
| Index? |
Yes |
| Scope Note |
A maritime coring technique which penetrates the ground due to the force of gravity. Since the speed of penetration is the same as the sampling speed, it barely disrupts the sedimentary layers. A cable attached to the ship is used to recover the core. |
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