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dead calm [2 records]

Record 1 2010-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physical Geography (General)
  • Geology
DEF

The state of the sea surface with no wind.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie physique (Généralités)
  • Géologie
DEF

État de la mer pendant un calme plat.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
  • Water Transport
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
OBS

dead calm: term also used in sailing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
  • Transport par eau
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Absence complète de toute agitation de l'air et de la mer.

OBS

calme plat : terme employé aussi à la voile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
  • Transporte por agua
  • Vela y navegación de placer
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