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KATABATIC FRONT [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

A front, usually a cold front, at which the warm air descends the frontal surface (except, presumably, in the lower levels).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Front, habituellement froid, à la surface duquel l'air chaud descend (sauf, peut-être, dans les bas niveaux).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Frente, habitualmente un frente frío, en el que el aire caliente desciende por la superficie (excepto, posiblemente, en los niveles bajos).

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