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Record 1 1999-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
OBS

squall: Atmospheric phenomenon characterized by an abrupt and large increase of wind speed with a duration of the order of minutes which diminishes rather suddenly. It is often accompanied by showers or thunderstorms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
OBS

grain : Phénomène atmosphérique caractérisé par un accroissement soudain et très important de la vitesse du vent d'une durée de l'ordre de quelques minutes et s'amortissant plutôt rapidement; il est souvent accompagné d'averses ou d'orages.

Spanish

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