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PREFERRED TERM

SECCHI DEPTH  

DEFINITION

  • Depth at which a Secchi disk, when lowered into the water from the surface, disappears from view due to turbidity of the water. Used as a quick assessment of water clarity.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/954c2f25-3ec8-4774-ba34-fa4289f33f0e

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