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TEMPETE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- storm
1, record 1, English, storm
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- whole gale 2, record 1, English, whole%20gale
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wind with a speed between 48 and 55 knots [56-65 mph] (Beaufort scale wind force 10). 3, record 1, English, - storm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Storm ... Sea based specifications: Very high waves with long overhanging crests. The resulting foam, in great patches, is blown in dense white streaks along the direction of the wind. On the whole the surface of the sea takes on a white appearance. The 'tumbling' of the sea becomes heavy and shock-like. Visibility affected. ... Land base specifications: Seldom experienced inland; trees uprooted; considerable structural damage occurs. 4, record 1, English, - storm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
whole gale ... [Effects on] surroundings: trees are uprooted, and the sea takes on a white appearance. 5, record 1, English, - storm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In the sources consulted, the force 10 on the Beaufort scale is called "whole gale" or "storm". 6, record 1, English, - storm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tempête
1, record 1, French, temp%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 48 et 55 nœuds [56-64 m.p.h.] (force 10 de l'échelle Beaufort). 2, record 1, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par ailleurs, dans l'échelle anémométrique Beaufort, utilisée en météorologie maritime, le terme tempête désigne la graduation 10 et correspond à des vents dont la vitesse moyenne est comprise entre 89 et 102 kilomètres par heure [(55-63 m.p.h.)]. 3, record 1, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tempête : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 1, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- temporal
1, record 1, Spanish, temporal
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 48 y 55 nudos (escala de Beaufort : viento de fuerza 10). 1, record 1, Spanish, - temporal
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-10-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- storm
1, record 2, English, storm
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tempest 2, record 2, English, tempest
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An atmospheric disturbance involving perturbations of the prevailing pressure and wind fields, on scales ranging from tornadoes (1 km across) to extratropical cyclones (2000-3000 km across). 3, record 2, English, - storm
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tempête
1, record 2, French, temp%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perturbation atmosphérique comportant des variations des champs de pression et de vent dominants dont l'échelle va de celle des tornades (1 km) à celles des cyclones extratropicaux (2000 à 3000 km). 2, record 2, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- temporal
1, record 2, Spanish, temporal
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- tempestad 2, record 2, Spanish, tempestad
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alteración atmosférica que comprende perturbaciones de los campos de presión y de viento predominantes, en escalas que van de los tornados (1 km) a los ciclones extratropicales (2000 a 3000 km). 3, record 2, Spanish, - temporal
Record 3 - internal organization data 1987-01-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- de tempête 1, record 3, French, de%20temp%C3%AAte
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- orageux 1, record 3, French, orageux
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stormy 1, record 4, English, stormy
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
stormy conditions 1, record 4, English, - stormy
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
stormy weather is prevailing, the weather is stormy 1, record 4, English, - stormy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- en tempête 1, record 4, French, en%20temp%C3%AAte
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- perturbé 1, record 4, French, perturb%C3%A9
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
temps perturbé 1, record 4, French, - en%20temp%C3%AAte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
le temps est à la tempête (ou à l'orage) 1, record 4, French, - en%20temp%C3%AAte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Language
Record 5, Main entry term, English
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Linguistique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- en tempête 1, record 5, French, en%20temp%C3%AAte
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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