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PYROCUMULONIMBUS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
- Fires and Explosions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cumulonimbus flammagenitus
1, record 1, English, cumulonimbus%20flammagenitus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cumulonimbus flammagenitus cloud 2, record 1, English, cumulonimbus%20flammagenitus%20cloud
correct
- pyrocumulonimbus 3, record 1, English, pyrocumulonimbus
correct
- pyrocumulonimbus cloud 4, record 1, English, pyrocumulonimbus%20cloud
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A pyrocumulonimbus cloud, sometimes called a cumulonimbus flammagenitus cloud, forms above a source of intense heat, such as a wildfire of volcanic eruption; it incorporates smoke and fire into the thundercloud. 5, record 1, English, - cumulonimbus%20flammagenitus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Incendies de végétation
- Feux et explosions
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cumulonimbus flammagenitus
1, record 1, French, cumulonimbus%20flammagenitus
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pyrocumulonimbus 2, record 1, French, pyrocumulonimbus
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pyrocumulonimbus est un nuage formé par un incendie de forêt de grande ampleur. Sous l'effet de la chaleur intense dégagée par le feu et de l'évaporation issue des plantes brûlées, la condensation donne naissance à un nuage chargé avec des particules de fumée et de suie issues de la combustion. En raison de leur température élevée et de la surabondance de particules fines, le pyrocumulonimbus possède une faible capacité à générer des précipitations. Au contraire, il peut provoquer des orages secs et ainsi déclencher d'autres incendies. 3, record 1, French, - cumulonimbus%20flammagenitus
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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