Bathymetric contour

Bathymetric contour

A line joining points, on the bed of the sea or other body of water, situated at equal vertical distances beneath the surface. Also known as a depth contour or isobath. It is different from a submerged contour. Although the definition merely specifies surface of the water, it can be inferred that an average surface such as mean sea level or the geoid is meant.

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