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Record 1 2003-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

Maximum rate of flow, usually expressed in cubic feet per second, that occurred during a flood.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Débit maximal exprimé en volume unitaire par seconde, lors d'une crue.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Caudal máximo en una crecida, medido en m³/seg [milímetro cúbico por segundo].

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