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Record 1 2012-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
CONT

"CDO" is an acronym that stands for "central dense overcast." This is the cirrus cloud shield that results from the thunderstorms in the eyewall of a tropical cyclone and its rainbands.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
CONT

«CDO» est un acronyme pour «central dense overcast», soit en français «couverture nuageuse centrale dense». C'est le bouclier de cirrus qui résulte de la présence de nuages orageux dans le mur de l'œil d'un cyclone.

Spanish

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