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... metres ) , 200 metres ( 656 feet ) in depths from 11 to 30 fathoms , and 400 metres ( 1,310 feet ) in greater depths . Over smooth bottom , along an open coast , sound- ing lines are spaced 200 metres in depths less than 11 fathoms ...
... metres ) , 200 metres ( 656 feet ) in depths from 11 to 30 fathoms , and 400 metres ( 1,310 feet ) in greater depths . Over smooth bottom , along an open coast , sound- ing lines are spaced 200 metres in depths less than 11 fathoms ...
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... metres ( 150 feet ) tall and 180 metres ( 600 feet ) long . Icebergs of the Antarctic not only are far more abundant but are of enormous dimensions com- pared to those in the Arctic . Ninety - three percent of the world's mass of ...
... metres ( 150 feet ) tall and 180 metres ( 600 feet ) long . Icebergs of the Antarctic not only are far more abundant but are of enormous dimensions com- pared to those in the Arctic . Ninety - three percent of the world's mass of ...
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... metres ] ) and Monte Viso ( 12,602 feet [ 3,841 metres ] ) ; the Central Alps , running west to east , from the Western Alps to the Brenner Pass , leading into Austria and the upper Adige , also with high peaks , such as Monte Bianco ...
... metres ] ) and Monte Viso ( 12,602 feet [ 3,841 metres ] ) ; the Central Alps , running west to east , from the Western Alps to the Brenner Pass , leading into Austria and the upper Adige , also with high peaks , such as Monte Bianco ...
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