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Record 1 1995-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
DEF

Shape of an isobaric surface, as represented by the contour lines (geopotential heights above mean sea-level) drawn on a synoptic chart.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie
DEF

Forme d'une surface isobare, telle que représentée par les isohypses (hauteurs géopotentielles au-dessus du niveau moyen de la mer) tracées sur une carte synoptique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Meteorología
DEF

Configuración de una superficie isobárica representada en un mapa sinóptico por medio de isohipsas (alturas geopotenciales con respecto al nivel medio del mar).

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