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Z.I.C. [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
- Atmospheric Physics
- Air Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- intertropical convergence zone
1, record 1, English, intertropical%20convergence%20zone
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ITCZ 2, record 1, English, ITCZ
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- inter-tropical convergence zone 3, record 1, English, inter%2Dtropical%20convergence%20zone
correct
- ITCZ 3, record 1, English, ITCZ
correct
- ITCZ 3, record 1, English, ITCZ
- equatorial convergence zone 4, record 1, English, equatorial%20convergence%20zone
correct
- intertropical discontinuity 5, record 1, English, intertropical%20discontinuity
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An almost-continuous trough or belt of low pressure around the globe in the equatorial regions ... where the NE trade winds (of the Northern Hemisphere) and the SE trades (of the Southern Hemisphere) converge, or come together. 6, record 1, English, - intertropical%20convergence%20zone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ITCZ is usually characterized by strong, ascending air currents, large areas of overcast skies, and frequent heavy showers and thunderstorms. 6, record 1, English, - intertropical%20convergence%20zone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "intertropical convergence zone" (ITCZ) is generally preferred to the term "intertropical front" (ITF), as ITCZ characteristics are distinct from a front of higher latitudes. 7, record 1, English, - intertropical%20convergence%20zone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
inter-tropical convergence zone: term reproduced from "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO," with the authorization of UNESCO. 3, record 1, English, - intertropical%20convergence%20zone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Transport aérien
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zone de convergence intertropicale
1, record 1, French, zone%20de%20convergence%20intertropicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- Z.C.I.T. 2, record 1, French, Z%2EC%2EI%2ET%2E
correct, feminine noun
- ZCIT 3, record 1, French, ZCIT
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- zone intertropicale de convergence 4, record 1, French, zone%20intertropicale%20de%20convergence
correct, feminine noun
- Z.I.C. 4, record 1, French, Z%2EI%2EC%2E
correct, feminine noun
- Z.I.C. 4, record 1, French, Z%2EI%2EC%2E
- discontinuité intertropicale 5, record 1, French, discontinuit%C3%A9%20intertropicale
correct, feminine noun
- convergence intertropicale 4, record 1, French, convergence%20intertropicale
feminine noun
- C.I.T. 4, record 1, French, C%2EI%2ET%2E
feminine noun
- C.I.T. 4, record 1, French, C%2EI%2ET%2E
- zone de convergence équatoriale 6, record 1, French, zone%20de%20convergence%20%C3%A9quatoriale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mince zone où les alizés des deux hémisphères se rejoignent. 7, record 1, French, - zone%20de%20convergence%20intertropicale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone de convergence intertropicale : terme reproduit de «Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO. 8, record 1, French, - zone%20de%20convergence%20intertropicale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Climatología
- Física de la atmósfera
- Transporte aéreo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de convergencia intertropical
1, record 1, Spanish, zona%20de%20convergencia%20intertropical
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ZCIT 2, record 1, Spanish, ZCIT
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- discontinuidad intertropical 3, record 1, Spanish, discontinuidad%20intertropical
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona estrecha en la que se reúnen los vientos alisios de los hemisferios norte y sur. 4, record 1, Spanish, - zona%20de%20convergencia%20intertropical
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zona de convergencia intertropical: término reproducido del "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO", con la autorización de la UNESCO. 5, record 1, Spanish, - zona%20de%20convergencia%20intertropical
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