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CYCLONIC WHIRL [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-04-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

A closed circulation cell rotating in the counterclockwise direction.

CONT

The maximum [primary production] PP was observed in the cyclonic eddy in the center of the bay.

CONT

A hurricane or other persistent cyclonic eddy in the atmosphere.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Large région océanique où le courant de surface se déplace en un grand cercle.

CONT

Cette région est constamment encombrée de glaces de mer qui recouvrent entre 90 et 100 pour cent de sa surface à l'année longue. Emporté par le tourbillon cyclonique de l'océan Arctique, un des principaux courants de cet océan, la banquise polaire décrit lentement un immense cercle.

OBS

Un «tourbillon» est une masse d'eau animée d'un mouvement circulaire rapide, formant un creux au centre duquel des objets peuvent être entraînés.

Spanish

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