Pendrell Sound is a
sound
In physics, sound is a vibration that propagates as an acoustic wave, through a transmission medium such as a gas, liquid or solid.
In human physiology and psychology, sound is the ''reception'' of such waves and their ''perception'' b ...
located in the
Discovery Islands
The Discovery Islands are a group of islands located at the northern end of the Salish Sea and the eastern end of Johnstone Strait, between Vancouver Island and the mainland coast of British Columbia, Canada.
Most of these islands have very fe ...
in
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, ...
,
Canada
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. The sound branches off from
Waddington Channel
Waddington Channel is a strait located between East Redonda and West Redonda Island of the Discovery Islands in British Columbia, Canada.
Geography
Waddington Channel connects Desolation Sound to the south with Pryce Channel to the north. Pend ...
and deeply incises
East Redonda Island
East Redonda Island is a coastal island in British Columbia, Canada, part of the Discovery Islands archipelago. It lies just to the north of Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park, Desolation Sound Marine Park, which is located off the north end ...
.
The northern limit of Pendrell Sound delineates part of the northern limit of the
Salish Sea
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.
[Environmental History and Features of Puget Sound]
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References
Landforms of the Discovery Islands
Sounds of British Columbia
Salish Sea
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