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TROPICAL CALM [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Mathematical Geography
CONT

The seas of the torrid zone would be seen to be arranged in long parallel layers, corresponding to the zone of equatorial and tropical calms.

OBS

tropical calms: term rarely used in the singular (tropical calm).

Key term(s)
  • tropical calm

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Zone de vents faibles située entre les alizés et la partie centrale des anticyclones subtropicaux de chaque hémisphère.

OBS

calmes tropicaux : terme inusité au singulier (calme tropical).

Key term(s)
  • calme tropical

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Geografía matemática
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