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Record 1 2022-08-03

English

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

... the principal cloud structure of a typical wave cyclone, that is, the cloud forms found on the cold-air side of the frontal system.

CONT

Although Katia's cloud shield shrouded much of the Atlantic Provinces, the precipitation stayed well offshore.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
CONT

Même si l'écran nuageux de Katia a voilé une grande partie des provinces de l'Atlantique, les précipitations sont vraiment restées au large.

Spanish

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