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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

If plate divergence and convergence continue after the ridge intersects the subduction zone, a slab window forms between the subducted parts of the diverging oceanic plates, producing anomalous thermal, physical and chemical effects in the surrounding asthenospheric mantle.  2, record 1, English, - slab%20window

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Lors de la subduction de la dorsale médio-océanique, il se crée un espace dans la plaque plongeante appelé fenêtre asthénosphérique.  3, record 1, French, - fen%C3%AAtre%20asth%C3%A9nosph%C3%A9rique

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 2,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF

An organized mass of thunderstorms with a slight cyclonic wind circulation of less than 20 knots.  2, record 2, English, - tropical%20disturbance

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT

The first sign of hurricane genesis(development) is the appearance of a cluster of thunderstorms over the tropical oceans, called a tropical disturbance. Tropical disturbances most commonly form in one of three different ways, all of which involve the convergence of surface winds. Near the equator, the easterly trade winds converge(come together) to trigger numerous thunderstorms in a region called the Intertropical Convergence Zone(ITCZ). Occasionally, a cluster of thunderstorms will break away from the ITCZ and become better organized. Another mechanism is the convergence of air that occurs along a mid-latitude frontal boundary that has made its way into the Gulf of Mexico or off the East Coast of Florida. The last mechanism is the easterly wave, a tropical disturbance that travels from east to west in the region of the tropical easterlies. Converging winds on the east side of the easterly wave trigger the development of thunderstorms. In fact, most Atlantic hurricanes can be traced to easterly waves that form over Western Africa.  3, record 2, English, - tropical%20disturbance

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Tropical disturbance: light surface winds with indications of cyclonic circulation.  4, record 2, English, - tropical%20disturbance

Record 2,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Zone dépressionnaire présentant une convection renforcée et une circulation tourbillonnaire dans laquelle les vents n'excèdent pas 50 km/h (force 6 Beaufort).  2, record 2, French, - perturbation%20tropicale

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Dans un sens beaucoup plus précis, il arrive qu'une perturbation atmosphérique dénomme les conditions météorologiques régnant sur une région où apparaissent les signes de développement d'une circulation du vent associée à une faible dépression. En particulier, une perturbation tropicale (qui ne s'accompagne en surface que de vents faibles) s'oppose à une dépression tropicale (où le vent s'inscrit déjà dans une circulation bien caractérisée et où sa vitesse moyenne peut aller jusqu'à 33 nœuds, soit 61 km/h), à une tempête tropicale (où le maximum de cette vitesse moyenne se place entre 34 et 63 nœuds, soit un intervalle de 62 à 117 km/h) et à un cyclone tropical (où ce maximum est au moins de 64 nœuds, soit 118 km/h).  3, record 2, French, - perturbation%20tropicale

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS

perturbation tropicale : vents de surface légers et indices de circulation cyclonique.  4, record 2, French, - perturbation%20tropicale

Record 2,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Perturbación tropical: Vientos de superficie ligeros con indicios de circulación ciclónica.  1, record 2, Spanish, - perturbaci%C3%B3n%20tropical

Record 3,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - intertropical%20convergence%20zone

Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - intertropical%20convergence%20zone

Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - intertropical%20convergence%20zone

Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - intertropical%20convergence%20zone

Record 3,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Mince zone où les alizés des deux hémisphères se rejoignent.  7, record 3, French, - zone%20de%20convergence%20intertropicale

Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - zone%20de%20convergence%20intertropicale

Record 3,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Zona estrecha en la que se reúnen los vientos alisios de los hemisferios norte y sur.  4, record 3, Spanish, - zona%20de%20convergencia%20intertropical

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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 3, Spanish, - zona%20de%20convergencia%20intertropical

Record 4,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The ocean comprising the southern reaches of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans, surrounding the Antarctic continent. It is measured sometimes from the Antarctic Circle, sometimes from the northern limit of floating ice, a line varying from 47° to 61°S. (area by the latter measure: 5,700,000 square miles). Greatest sounded depth: 4,000 fathoms.  4, record 4, English, - Antarctic%20Ocean

Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS

The Southern Ocean, also known as the Great Southern Ocean, the Antarctic Ocean and the South Polar Ocean, comprises the southernmost waters of the World Ocean south of 60° S latitude. The International Hydrographic Organization has designated the Southern Ocean as an oceanic division encircling Antarctica. Geographers disagree on the Southern Ocean's northern boundary or even its existence, sometimes considering the waters part of the South Pacific, South Atlantic, and Indian Oceans instead. Some scientists consider the Antarctic Convergence, an ocean zone which fluctuates seasonally, as separating the Southern Ocean from other oceans, rather than 60° S. This ocean zone forms from the convergence of two circumpolar currents, one easterly flowing and one westerly flowing. The International Hydrographic Organization(IHO) regards the Southern Ocean as the fourth-largest of the five principal oceanic divisions and the latest-defined one.  3, record 4, English, - Antarctic%20Ocean

Record 4,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Partie des océans Atlantique, Pacifique et Indien, qui est comprise entre le cercle polaire antarctique et le continent polaire.  3, record 4, French, - oc%C3%A9an%20Austral

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L'océan Austral ou océan Antarctique ou océan glacial Antarctique est l'étendue d'eau qui entoure l'Antarctique. C'est en surface le quatrième océan, et le dernier défini, puisque c'est une décision de l'Organisation hydrographique internationale (OHI) qui a accepté en 2000 le nom d'océan Austral, utilisé depuis longtemps par les marins (on employait aussi «océan Antarctique»). Cette décision reflète les découvertes récentes sur l'importance des courants océaniques.  4, record 4, French, - oc%C3%A9an%20Austral

Record 4,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS

El océano Antártico se extiende desde la costa antártica hasta los 60° S, límite convencional con el océano Atlántico, el océano Pacífico y el océano Índico. Es el penúltimo océano en extensión (sólo el océano Ártico es más pequeño). Formalmente su extensión fue definida por la Organización Hidrográfica Internacional en el año 2000 y coincide con los límites fijados por el Tratado Antártico. El océano Antártico junto al Ártico, son los únicos en circundar el globo de forma completa. Rodea completamente a la Antártida. Tiene una superficie de 20.327.000 km², una cifra que comprende a los mares periféricos: el Mar de Amundsen, el Mar de Bellingshausen, parte del Pasaje de Drake, el Mar de Ross y el Mar de Weddell.  3, record 4, Spanish, - oc%C3%A9ano%20Ant%C3%A1rtico

Record 5,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF

A band along which moving plates collide and area is lost either by shortening and crustal thickening or subduction and destruction of [the earth’s] crust.  2, record 5, English, - convergence%20zone

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convergence zone : term used at Natural Resources Canada-Earth Sciences Sector.  3, record 5, English, - convergence%20zone

Record 5,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT

[...] ces régions de rencontre de blocs ou de «plaques» [...] sont [...] des régions particulièrement séismiques, les foyers des séismes intermédiaires et profonds jalonnant les zones de descente des plaques lithosphériques.  1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20de%20rencontre

Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS

zone de convergence; zone d'affrontement : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.  4, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9gion%20de%20rencontre

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Record 6,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Lineation in continental lithosphere marking the location of an earlier plate collision that led to the amalgamation of formerly separate continental masses.  2, record 6, English, - suture%20zone

Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Continent-Continent Convergence-Low-density continental lithosphere does not easily subduct, so that when two continents collide the two continents may more or less "weld" together in a suture zone. The continent crust may be thickened, because one continent plate can slide(grudgingly) a little way under the other. The result is a mountain range or high plateau in the interior of an enlarged(accreted) continent.  3, record 6, English, - suture%20zone

Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT

When two plates containing continental crust converge a suture zone is formed and the continental crust thickens.  4, record 6, English, - suture%20zone

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suture zone: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.  5, record 6, English, - suture%20zone

Record 6,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Importante faille d'une ceinture orogénique supposée marquer la frontière entre deux plaques entrées en collision.  2, record 6, French, - zone%20de%20suture

Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Ce schéma correspond à une zone de suture modèle de 60 km de largeur sous le talus continental et la partie extérieure de la plate-forme continentale et une zone de transition située entre la partie complètement verrouillée et la partie coulissante stable de la faille chevauchante qui s'étend jusque dans les environs de la côte ouest de l'île de Vancouver [...]  3, record 6, French, - zone%20de%20suture

Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS

zone de suture : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.  4, record 6, French, - zone%20de%20suture

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Record 7,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF

temporales : Cyclonic tropical weather systems that affect the western side of Central America and originate in the Pacific intertropical convergence zone.  3, record 7, English, - temporale

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS

[Temporales] typically last several days, are slow moving and are accompanied by very heavy rainfalls, resulting in damaging floods and landslides in the mountainous regions. They have a different atmospheric structure from that of hurricanes, since their mid-tropospheric cores are cold.  3, record 7, English, - temporale

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS

temporale; temporal: terms usually used in the plural (temporales; temporals).  4, record 7, English, - temporale

Record 7,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF

temporales : Systèmes météorologiques cycloniques des tropiques qui touchent l'ouest de l'Amérique centrale; ils proviennent de la zone de convergence intertropicale du Pacifique.  2, record 7, French, - temporale

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Un escalier de pierre conduisait à la porte, seule ouverture de la cahute, et, quelque étroite qu'elle fût, les ouragans, la neige ou la grêle, savaient bien s'y frayer un passage, lorsque les temporales les déchaînaient dans la montagne.  3, record 7, French, - temporale

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS

En général [les temporales] durent plusieurs jours, se déplacent lentement et sont accompagnés de pluies diluviennes qui causent des inondations et des glissements de terrains importants dans les régions montagneuses. Leur structure atmosphérique est différente de celle des ouragans en raison de leur noyau froid dans la troposphère moyenne.  2, record 7, French, - temporale

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS

temporale : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel (temporales).  4, record 7, French, - temporale

Record 7,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF

temporales: sistemas meteorológicos ciclónicos de las regiones tropicales que afectan al oeste de América Central y se originan en la zona de convergencia intertropical del Pacífico.  1, record 7, Spanish, - temporal

Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS

En general duran varios días, se desplazan lentamente y se acompañan de lluvias muy intensas que causan inundaciones y deslizamientos de terreno en las regiones montañosas. Tienen una estructura atmosférica distinta a la de los huracanes por la presencia de un núcleo frío en la troposfera media.  1, record 7, Spanish, - temporal

Record 8,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Weak, wave-like disturbance of the intertropical convergence zone driven by the release of latent heat in accompanying convective precipitation. It usually propagates westwards.  1, record 8, English, - equatorial%20wave

Record 8,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Perturbation faible, semblable à une ondulation, de la zone de convergence intertropicale régie par le dégagement de chaleur latente de la précipitation convective associée. En général, elle se propage vers l'ouest.  1, record 8, French, - onde%20%C3%A9quatoriale

Record 8,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Perturbación débil, de características ondulatorias, que aparece en la zona intertropical de convergencia. Este tipo de onda se propaga ordinariamente hacia el oeste y es impulsado por el calor latente desprendido que acompaña a la precipitación convectiva.  1, record 8, Spanish, - onda%20ecuatorial