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CONVECTION RAIN [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-01-20

English

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

Rain resulting from the rise of air heated by the ground and cooling adiabatically to its dewpoint.

OBS

Such rain is characteristic along the equator where temperatures and humidity (mainly from transpiring vegetation ...) are both constantly high.

French

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

[...] pluie [...] provoquée par la détente de l'air chaud qui monte et se refroidit [...]

Spanish

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

Lluvia provocada por la ascensión del aire calentado en contacto con la tierra y enfriado adiabáticamente hasta su punto de rocío.

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