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penetrative convection [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Process whereby convective motions arising in an unstable layer penetrate an overlying stable layer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Processus dans lequel les mouvements convectifs à l'intérieur d'une couche instable pénètrent la couche stable située au-dessus.

Spanish

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

Proceso por el cual los movimientos convectivos originados en una capa inestable penetran en una capa estable situada encima.

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