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LEE TROUGH [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-04-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Trough formed on the lee side of, or downwind from, a mountain range which presents an almost perpendicular barrier to the wind.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Creux barométrique formé du côté sous le vent d'une chaîne de montagnes formant une barrière presque perpendiculaire au vent.

OBS

Ce phénomène se présente, par exemple, en cas de vent d'ouest franchissant une chaîne orientées nord-sud.

Spanish

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

Vaguada barométrica formada en el lado de sotavento de una cadena montañosa que forma una barrera casi perpendicular al viento.

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