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SQUALL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- squall
1, record 1, English, squall
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Atmospheric phenomenon characterized by an abrupt and large increase of wind speed with a duration of the order of minutes, which diminishes rather suddenly. It is often accompanied by showers or thunderstorms. 2, record 1, English, - squall
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is distinguished from a "gust" by its longer duration. 3, record 1, English, - squall
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The following definition of "squall" was adopted in April 1962 by the Third Session of the Commission for Synoptic Meteorology of the WMO: "A sudden increase of wind speed by at least 3 m/s (16 knots), the speed rising to 11 m/s (22 knots) or more and lasting for at least one minute. Note: When Beaufort scale is used for estimating wind speed, the following criteria should be used for the reporting of squalls: a sudden increase of wind speed by at least 3 stages of the Beaufort scale, the speed rising to Force 6 or more and lasting for at least one minute. 3, record 1, English, - squall
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 1, French, grain
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène atmosphérique caractérisé par une variation très importante de la vitesse du vent, débutant brusquement, d'une durée de l'ordre des minutes et s'amortissant plutôt rapidement, et souvent accompagné d'averse ou d'orage. 2, record 1, French, - grain
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- turbonada
1, record 1, Spanish, turbonada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- turbulencia atmosférica 2, record 1, Spanish, turbulencia%20atmosf%C3%A9rica
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fenómeno atmosférico caracterizado por cambios muy marcados en la velocidad del viento. Comienza bruscamente, dura unos minutos y disminuye con rapidez. Con frecuencia viene acompañada por chubascos o tormentas. 3, record 1, Spanish, - turbonada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una turbonada o una línea de turbonada es un fenómeno tormentoso violento y rápido asociado a frentes fríos potentes y activos. Se trata de una formación nubosa característica, una nubes muy gruesa, compacta y negruzca que avanza desde el horizonte hasta el observador de forma muy rápida y 'rodando' como si se tratara de un amasador. 4, record 1, Spanish, - turbonada
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