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BRAVE WEST WIND [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Strong and rather persistent westerly wind which blow in all seasons between about 40 and 65° S latitude over oceanic and adjacent regions.

Key term(s)
  • brave west winds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Vent d'ouest fort et plutôt persistant qui souffle pendant toutes les saisons entre environ 40 et 65° S de latitude sur les régions océaniques et leur voisinage.

Key term(s)
  • grands vents d'ouest

Spanish

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

Viento del oeste fuerte y bastante persistente que sopla durante todas las estaciones entre los 40° y los 65° S de latitud en regiones oceánicas y adyacentes.

Key term(s)
  • oestes duros
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