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Record 1 2004-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

A glare on the underside of clouds, produced by the reflection of light from a snow-covered surface.

CONT

Snow blink [is] caused by a snow-covered surface, which is whitish and brighter than the yellowish-white glare of ice blink.

OBS

snow blink. This term is used in polar regions where it contributes to the sky map; snow blink is brighter than ice blink, or reflection of light by land or water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Lueur apparaissant sur le dessous des nuages et produite par la réflexion de la lumière par une surface couverte de neige.

Spanish

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

Resplandor que aparece debajo de las nubes producido por la reflexión de la luz en una superficie cubierta de nieve.

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