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continental shelf
The zone around the continents extending from the low-water mark seaward to where there is a marked increase in slope to greater depths.
- Part of Speech: noun
 - Industry/Domain: Weather
 - Category: Meteorology
 - Company: AMS
 
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- Kevin Bowles
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