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internal water circulation [1 record]

Record 1 2002-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

Hydrological cycle limited to a definite continental surface: water vapour evaporated from this surface condenses in the form of precipitation within its boundaries.

OBS

In reality, some of the evaporated water does not enter into the internal circulation but is carried by the winds outside the boundaries.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Cycle hydrologique limité à une surface continentale particulière : la vapeur d'eau évaporée de cette surface se condense sous forme de précipitation dans les limites de cette région.

OBS

En réalité, une partie de l'eau évaporée n'entre pas dans le circuit interne mais est portée par les vents en dehors de ses limites.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Ciclo del agua restringido a una superficie continental dada. El vapor de agua evaporado desde esta superficie se condensa para formar precipitación dentro de los límites de la misma región.

OBS

De hecho, una parte del agua evaporada no entra a formar parte de la circulación interna, sino que es transportada, por los vientos, fuera del territorio en cuestión.

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