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upper-level anticyclone [1 record]

Record 1 2004-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

An anticyclonic circulation in the upper air.

OBS

This term is often restricted to such anticyclones only when they are much more pronounced at upper levels than at or near the surface.

Key term(s)
  • upper level anticyclone
  • upper air anticyclone

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Circulation anticyclonique en altitude.

OBS

Cette désignation est souvent réservée aux anticyclones qui sont beaucoup plus marqués à de hauts niveaux que près de la surface.

Spanish

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

Circulación anticiclónica en altitud.

OBS

Este término se reserva a menudo a los anticiclones más marcados en los niveles altos que cerca de la superficie.

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