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TROPICAL STORM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tropical storm
1, record 1, English, tropical%20storm
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tropical cyclone which shows some closed isobars and has winds speeds of 35-64 knots. 2, record 1, English, - tropical%20storm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tropical storms - typically referred as storms incorrectly - are natural hazards that form in Earth's atmosphere. They are exceptionally severe and much worse than a standard thunderstorm. Tropical storms can cause great damage to property and loss of life, so it is fortunate that they are rare. 3, record 1, English, - tropical%20storm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In most of the world, a storm is given a name when it reaches tropical storm intensity. 4, record 1, English, - tropical%20storm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Tropical storm: maximum wind speed of 34 to 47 knots. Severe tropical storm: maximum wind speed of 48 to 63 knots. 5, record 1, English, - tropical%20storm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tempête tropicale
1, record 1, French, temp%C3%AAte%20tropicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cyclone tropical avec vents maximaux entre 34 et 64 nœuds (les critères varient suivant les conventions des services météorologiques nationaux). 2, record 1, French, - temp%C3%AAte%20tropicale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les régions intertropicales, la vitesse du vent v permet de classer les tempêtes, en dépression tropicale (v < 63 km.h-1 ou 34 nœuds), tempête tropicale (63 km.h-1 < v < 118 km.h-1) [...] 3, record 1, French, - temp%C3%AAte%20tropicale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tempête tropicale : vitesse maximale du vent de 34 à 47 nœuds. Forte tempête tropicale : vitesse maximale du vent de 48 à 63 nœuds. 4, record 1, French, - temp%C3%AAte%20tropicale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tempestad tropical
1, record 1, Spanish, tempestad%20tropical
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tempestad tropical: Velocidad máxima del viento de 34 a 47 nudos. Tempestad tropical intensa: Velocidad máxima del viento de 48 a 63 nudos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - tempestad%20tropical
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