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Record 1 2002-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

An extensive cloud patch, sheet or layer, the greater part of which is sufficiently opaque to mask completely the Sun or the Moon.

OBS

This term applies to Altocumulus, Altostratus, Stratocumulus and Stratus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Nuages en banc étendu, nappe ou couche, dont la majeure partie est suffisamment opaque pour masquer complètement le Soleil ou la Lune.

OBS

Ce terme s'applique aux Altocumulus, Altostratus, Stratocumulus et Stratus.

Spanish

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

Banco, sábana o capa de nubes de gran extensión, siendo la mayor parte suficientemente opaca para ocultar completamente el Sol o la Luna.

OBS

Este término se aplica a los Altocumulus, Altostratus, Stratocumulus y Stratus.

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