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COURBE INTENSITE PRECIPITATION [1 record]

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Record 1 1989-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

A curve that expresses the relation of rates of rainfall and their duration. Each curve is generally for a period of years during which time the intensities shown will not, on the average, be exceeded more than once.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Courbe représentant la variation de l'intensité des précipitations en fonction du temps.

OBS

Ligne inscrite sur un graphique, enregistrant la précipitation.

Spanish

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