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Record 1 2002-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Clouds in the form of irregular shreds, which have a clearly ragged appearance.

OBS

fractus: This term applies only to Stratus and Cumulus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Nuages en forme de lambeaux irréguliers, ayant un aspect nettement déchiqueté.

OBS

fractus : Ce terme s'applique seulement aux Stratus et Cumulus.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Nubes en forma de jirones irregulares y con aspecto claramente desgarrado.

OBS

fractus: Este término se aplica sólo a los Stratus y a los Cumulus.

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