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Record 1 2017-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Wind with a speed between 56 and 63 knots (Beaufort scale wind force 11).

CONT

Beaufort Wind Scale ... Beaufort number: 11; Wind speed - knots: 56-63, MPH: 64-72, km/hr: 103-117; Description: Violent Storm.

CONT

Beaufort Wind Speed Scale ... Violent Storm. Indications on Land and Sea. Land: Widespread damage. Sea: Exceptionally high waves; sea covered with white foam patches; visibility further reduced.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 56 et 63 nœuds [64-72 m.p.h.] (force 11 de l'échelle Beaufort).

Spanish

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

Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 56 y 63 nudos (escala de Beaufort: viento de fuerza 11).

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