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INCLINATION AXIS CYCLONE [1 record]

Record 1 1995-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Deviation of the axis of a cyclone from the vertical due to the thickness between two isobaric surfaces decreasing more rapidly toward the cold air.

OBS

The axis will therefore tilt toward the cold air.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Écart par rapport à la verticale de l'axe d'un cyclone dû à ce que l'épaisseur entre deux surfaces isobares décroît plus rapidement dans la direction de l'air froid.

OBS

L'axe s'incline donc vers l'air froid.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Desviación respecto a la vertical del eje de un ciclón debida a que el espesor entre las dos superficies isobáricas disminuye con más rapidez hacia el aire frío.

OBS

Por ello el eje se inclinará hacia el aire frío.

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