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TORNADO [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tornado
1, record 1, English, tornado
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- twister 2, record 1, English, twister
correct, see observation, United States
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A violently rotating storm of small diameter; the most violent weather phenomenon. 3, record 1, English, - tornado
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is produced in a very severe thunderstorm and appears as a funnel cloud extending from the base of a Cumulonimbus to the ground. 3, record 1, English, - tornado
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
twister: a popular term used in the USA. 4, record 1, English, - tornado
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tornade
1, record 1, French, tornade
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- twister 2, record 1, French, twister
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perturbation atmosphérique tourbillonnaire de grande intensité mais de dimension limitée (quelques centaines de mètres) accompagnée de vents violents, parfois plus de 200 kilomètres par heure et d'une brutale variation de pression (plusieurs hectopascals). 3, record 1, French, - tornade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cet été, la météo prévoit un «twister» (tornade) d'une force exceptionnelle - le plus violent qui ait frappé l'Oklahoma en cinquante ans. 2, record 1, French, - tornade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La tornade est associée à un cumulonimbus particulièrement développé dont la base est souvent reliée au sol par un pédoncule nuageux en forme de colonne ou cône inversé, qui, en surface, forme le buisson constitué de poussière et de débris soulevés du sol [...] La variation brutale de pression au passage d'une tornade peut provoquer l'arrachement de toitures ou d'ouvertures de bâtiments et même l'explosion de structures légères (hangars). 4, record 1, French, - tornade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sur mer, une tornade s'appelle une trombe, et elle a généralement une dimension plus réduite et une violence moindre. 5, record 1, French, - tornade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le Dictionnaire encyclopédique d'agrométéorologie (DENAG) donne «trombe» comme synonyme de «tornade». Selon cet ouvrage, la tornade, sur la mer, est, entre autres, constituée de gouttelettes d'eau. 6, record 1, French, - tornade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
tornade : appellation impropre donnée, en Afrique occidentale et équatoriale, à un grain orageux violent. 4, record 1, French, - tornade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
twister : Aux U.S.A., nom populaire d'une tornade. 4, record 1, French, - tornade
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tornado
1, record 1, Spanish, tornado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tempestad giratoria muy violenta de pequeño diámetro; es el más violento de todos los fenómenos meteorológicos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - tornado
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se produce a causa de una tormenta de gran violencia y toma la forma de una columna nubosa proyectada desde la base de un Cumulonimbus hacia el suelo. 2, record 1, Spanish, - tornado
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-08-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Tornado 1, record 2, English, Tornado
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Men, women. 1, record 2, English, - Tornado
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sailing term. 1, record 2, English, - Tornado
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Events. 1, record 2, English, - Tornado
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Tornado
1, record 2, French, Tornado
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hommes, femmes. 1, record 2, French, - Tornado
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme de voile. 1, record 2, French, - Tornado
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Épreuves. 1, record 2, French, - Tornado
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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