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Record 1 2012-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
OBS

extratropical cyclone: The generic term for the class of frontal low pressure systems. They are unlike tropical cyclones in that they are not symmetric in their temperature, precipitation or wind patterns.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
CONT

cyclone extratropical : Terme générique s'appliquant aux dépressions frontales. Contrairement aux cyclones tropicaux, les cyclones extratropicaux présentent une répartition asymétrique des températures, des précipitations et des vents.

Spanish

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