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Record 1 2002-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Front between two air masses which, although of the same origin, have different thermal characteristics because of differences in age or track.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Front qui sépare deux masses d'air de même origine mais dont les caractéristiques thermiques sont différentes en raison de différences d'âge ou de parcours.

Spanish

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

Frente que separa dos masas de aire que, aun teniendo el mismo origen, poseen características térmicas diferentes por sus diferentes edades o recorridos.

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