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HIGH WIND [2 records]

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Record 1 2012-11-29

English

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

High winds along a coastline can also elevate the water levels at the shore, depending on the direction of the wind with respect to the coast.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
CONT

Les vents violents peuvent également faire monter le niveau de la mer le long des côtes, selon la direction du vent par rapport au littoral.

Key term(s)
  • vent fort

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
CONT

Frequent exposure to high wind, waves and tides.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
CONT

[...] endroits fréquemment exposés aux grands vents, à l'action des vagues et des marées; [...]

Spanish

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