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CANADIAN HURRICANE CENTRE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Hurricane Centre
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Hurricane%20Centre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CHC 1, record 1, English, CHC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Hurricane Centre (CHC) was created in 1987. It provides Canadians with meteorological information on tropical cyclones that helps them make informed decisions to protect their safety and secure their property. 1, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Hurricane%20Centre
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canadian Hurricane Center
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Centre canadien de prévision des ouragans
1, record 1, French, Centre%20canadien%20de%20pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20ouragans
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CCPO 1, record 1, French, CCPO
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre canadien de prévision des ouragans (CCPO) a été créé en 1987. Il fournit aux Canadiens de l'information météorologique sur les cyclones tropicaux afin de les aider à prendre des décisions éclairées pour assurer leur sécurité et protéger leurs biens. 1, record 1, French, - Centre%20canadien%20de%20pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20ouragans
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il s'agit d'un organisme qui s'occupe d'un ensemble d'activités liées à l'étude des ouragans. Il faut donc dire : Centre canadien de prévision des ouragans et non pas Centre des ouragans, parce que les ouragans n'émanent pas du Centre, ils y sont étudiés. 2, record 1, French, - Centre%20canadien%20de%20pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20ouragans
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Appellation confirmée par l'organisme. 3, record 1, French, - Centre%20canadien%20de%20pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20ouragans
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Centre canadien des ouragans
- Centre canadien de prévision d'ouragans
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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