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WEATHER SYSTEM [1 record]

Record 1 2012-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Climatology
CONT

Retrogression (or Retrograde Motion) : Movement of a weather system in a direction opposite to that of the basic flow in which it is embedded; usually refers to a closed low or a longwave trough which moves westward.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Climatologie
CONT

Prévisions de phénomènes météorologiques violents en raison de crues éclairs. Afin de maximiser la lutte contre les inondations, il est essentiel d'avoir continuellement accès à un prévisionniste pendant la durée du phénomène violent. Afin de faire des prévisions sur les inondations, une consultation en temps réel est exigée au sujet du système météorologique.

OBS

système météorologique : terme confirmé par la section météorologie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Climatología
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