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CONCENTRIC EYE WALL [1 record]

Record 1 2012-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
CONT

The concentric eyewall is often observed in intense hurricanes. The small inner eyewall could be replaced by an outer one. Such eyewall replacement may result in a rapid change in intensity. It is still not clear how the concentric eyewall forms and how it replaces the inner eyewall.

Key term(s)
  • concentric eye wall

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
CONT

Quelques-uns des cyclones les plus intenses exhibent deux, voire même plusieurs murs de l'œil concentriques [...] Quand l'œil intérieur se forme, la convection qui entoure le mur de l'œil peut s'organiser en anneaux distincts.

Spanish

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