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ROARING FORTIES [2 records]

Record 1 1998-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Strong westerly winds prevailing south of latitude 40°S.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Très forts vents de secteur ouest qui soufflent en quasipermanence aux latitudes moyennes de l'hémisphère sud, et forment autour du globe à ce niveau une ceinture continue de gros temps et de houles importantes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
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Record 2 1998-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oceanography
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Expression ... frequently used to describe the very rough parts of the oceans in the northern hemisphere between the latitudes of 40° and 50° N., particularly in the North Atlantic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Océanographie
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Zone océanique correspondant à ces vents [du mëme nom].

Spanish

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