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HALO 46 DEGREES [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-06-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- large halo
1, record 1, English, large%20halo
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- halo of 46 degrees 2, record 1, English, halo%20of%2046%20degrees
correct
- halo of 46° 1, record 1, English, halo%20of%2046%C2%B0
correct
- 46 degree halo 3, record 1, English, 46%20degree%20halo
correct
- 46° halo 4, record 1, English, 46%C2%B0%20halo
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circular halo, with radius of 46°, much less common and always less bright than the small halo. It comprises a faintly luminous ring centred on the Sun or Moon. 1, record 1, English, - large%20halo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Haloes are caused by reflection and refraction of light frm the sun or moon by ice crystals in the atmosphere. They may take the form of rings, arcs, pillars or bright spots. The type of halo formed can give information about the type of ice crystals present. Haloes may also be seen in midlatitudes and are normally formed by high, thin clouds. 5, record 1, English, - large%20halo
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grand halo
1, record 1, French, grand%20halo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- halo de 46° 1, record 1, French, halo%20de%2046%C2%B0
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Halo beaucoup moins fréquent que le petit halo et toujours moins lumineux que lui; il est constitué par un anneau faiblement lumineux centré sur le Soleil ou sur la Lune, ayant un rayon apparent égal à 46°. 2, record 1, French, - grand%20halo
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- halo grande 1, record 1, Spanish, halo%20grande
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- halo de 46° 1, record 1, Spanish, halo%20de%2046%C2%B0
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Halo circular de 46° de radio, mucho menos frecuente y siempre menos luminoso que el halo pequeño. Está formado por un anillo de débil luminosidad de un radio aparente de 46° concéntrico con el Sol o la Luna. 1, record 1, Spanish, - halo%20grande
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