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SURFACE FRONT [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
CONT

Precipitation, in the form of rain, snow, or drizzle, is generally found ahead of the surface front, as well as convective showers and thunderstorms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
CONT

Lorsque la situation est inverse et que le front froid monte le long de la surface frontale chaude, on a évidemment une occlusion à caractère de front chaud. Dans une occlusion à caractère de front chaud, la base précède le front de surface.

Spanish

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

onda frontal: Ondulación a lo largo de un frente de superficie que representa la primera etapa en el desarrollo de una depresión extratropical.

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