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Record 1 1992-12-31

English

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

Clouds in an extensive patch, sheet or layer, the greater part of which is sufficiently translucent to reveal the position of the Sun or Moon.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Nuages en banc, nappe ou couche, dont la majeure partie est suffisamment translucide pour laisser apparaître la position du Soleil ou de la Lune.

OBS

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Nubes en banco, sábana o capa extensa, la mayor parte de las cuales son suficientemente traslúcidas para dejar entrever la posición del Sol o de la Luna.

OBS

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

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