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Record 1 2004-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
DEF

The characteristics of the surface of the ground, especially resulting from the effects of rain, snow, and temperatures near freezing point.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
DEF

Caractéristiques de la surface du sol, spécialement en relation avec les effets de la pluie, de la neige, et des températures proches du point de congélation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
DEF

Características de la superficie del suelo, en particular en lo que se refiere a la influencia de la lluvia, de la nieve y de las temperaturas cercanas al punto de congelación.

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