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Record 1 2004-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

An extensive cloud patch, sheet or layer, with distinct but sometimes very small spaces between its elements.

OBS

The spaces allow the Sun, the Moon, the blue of the sky or overlying clouds to be seen.

OBS

This term applies to Altocumulus and Stratocumulus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Nuages en banc étendu, nappe ou couche, présentant des interstices bien marqués mais parfois très petits entre leurs éléments.

OBS

Ces interstices permettent d'apercevoir le Soleil, la Lune, le bleu du ciel ou des nuages situés au-dessus.

OBS

Ce terme s'applique aux Altocumulus et aux Stratocumulus.

Spanish

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

Banco, sábana o capa de nubes de gran extensión con claros bien marcados entre sus elementos, pero a veces muy pequeños.

OBS

Los claros dejan ver el Sol, la Luna, el azul del cielo y otras nubes a niveles más altos.

OBS

Este término se aplica a los Altocumulus y Stratocumulus.

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