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CYCLONIC WHIRL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-04-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cyclonic eddy
1, record 1, English, cyclonic%20eddy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cyclonic whirl 2, record 1, English, cyclonic%20whirl
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A closed circulation cell rotating in the counterclockwise direction. 3, record 1, English, - cyclonic%20eddy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The maximum [primary production] PP was observed in the cyclonic eddy in the center of the bay. 2, record 1, English, - cyclonic%20eddy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A hurricane or other persistent cyclonic eddy in the atmosphere. 4, record 1, English, - cyclonic%20eddy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tourbillon cyclonique
1, record 1, French, tourbillon%20cyclonique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Large région océanique où le courant de surface se déplace en un grand cercle. 2, record 1, French, - tourbillon%20cyclonique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette région est constamment encombrée de glaces de mer qui recouvrent entre 90 et 100 pour cent de sa surface à l'année longue. Emporté par le tourbillon cyclonique de l'océan Arctique, un des principaux courants de cet océan, la banquise polaire décrit lentement un immense cercle. 2, record 1, French, - tourbillon%20cyclonique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un «tourbillon» est une masse d'eau animée d'un mouvement circulaire rapide, formant un creux au centre duquel des objets peuvent être entraînés. 2, record 1, French, - tourbillon%20cyclonique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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