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Record 1 1986-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

A storm, caused by local inequalities in the temperature, in which the rainfall is intense, short-lived, and limited to only a small area.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Perturbation atmosphérique causée par des inégalités locales de température et caractérisée par une pluie d'une grande intensité et d'une courte durée, sur une superficie restreinte.

Spanish

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