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ZONA INTERTROPICAL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
- Atmospheric Physics
- Air Transport
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- intertropical convergence zone
1, record 1, English, intertropical%20convergence%20zone
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ITCZ 2, record 1, English, ITCZ
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- inter-tropical convergence zone 3, record 1, English, inter%2Dtropical%20convergence%20zone
correct
- ITCZ 3, record 1, English, ITCZ
correct
- ITCZ 3, record 1, English, ITCZ
- equatorial convergence zone 4, record 1, English, equatorial%20convergence%20zone
correct
- intertropical discontinuity 5, record 1, English, intertropical%20discontinuity
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An almost-continuous trough or belt of low pressure around the globe in the equatorial regions ... where the NE trade winds (of the Northern Hemisphere) and the SE trades (of the Southern Hemisphere) converge, or come together. 6, record 1, English, - intertropical%20convergence%20zone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ITCZ is usually characterized by strong, ascending air currents, large areas of overcast skies, and frequent heavy showers and thunderstorms. 6, record 1, English, - intertropical%20convergence%20zone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "intertropical convergence zone" (ITCZ) is generally preferred to the term "intertropical front" (ITF), as ITCZ characteristics are distinct from a front of higher latitudes. 7, record 1, English, - intertropical%20convergence%20zone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
inter-tropical convergence zone: term reproduced from "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO," with the authorization of UNESCO. 3, record 1, English, - intertropical%20convergence%20zone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Transport aérien
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zone de convergence intertropicale
1, record 1, French, zone%20de%20convergence%20intertropicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- Z.C.I.T. 2, record 1, French, Z%2EC%2EI%2ET%2E
correct, feminine noun
- ZCIT 3, record 1, French, ZCIT
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- zone intertropicale de convergence 4, record 1, French, zone%20intertropicale%20de%20convergence
correct, feminine noun
- Z.I.C. 4, record 1, French, Z%2EI%2EC%2E
correct, feminine noun
- Z.I.C. 4, record 1, French, Z%2EI%2EC%2E
- discontinuité intertropicale 5, record 1, French, discontinuit%C3%A9%20intertropicale
correct, feminine noun
- convergence intertropicale 4, record 1, French, convergence%20intertropicale
feminine noun
- C.I.T. 4, record 1, French, C%2EI%2ET%2E
feminine noun
- C.I.T. 4, record 1, French, C%2EI%2ET%2E
- zone de convergence équatoriale 6, record 1, French, zone%20de%20convergence%20%C3%A9quatoriale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mince zone où les alizés des deux hémisphères se rejoignent. 7, record 1, French, - zone%20de%20convergence%20intertropicale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone de convergence intertropicale : terme reproduit de «Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO. 8, record 1, French, - zone%20de%20convergence%20intertropicale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Climatología
- Física de la atmósfera
- Transporte aéreo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de convergencia intertropical
1, record 1, Spanish, zona%20de%20convergencia%20intertropical
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ZCIT 2, record 1, Spanish, ZCIT
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- discontinuidad intertropical 3, record 1, Spanish, discontinuidad%20intertropical
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona estrecha en la que se reúnen los vientos alisios de los hemisferios norte y sur. 4, record 1, Spanish, - zona%20de%20convergencia%20intertropical
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zona de convergencia intertropical : término reproducido del "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO", con la autorización de la UNESCO. 5, record 1, Spanish, - zona%20de%20convergencia%20intertropical
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- temporale
1, record 2, English, temporale
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- temporal 2, record 2, English, temporal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
temporales: Cyclonic tropical weather systems that affect the western side of Central America and originate in the Pacific intertropical convergence zone. 3, record 2, English, - temporale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Temporales] typically last several days, are slow moving and are accompanied by very heavy rainfalls, resulting in damaging floods and landslides in the mountainous regions. They have a different atmospheric structure from that of hurricanes, since their mid-tropospheric cores are cold. 3, record 2, English, - temporale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
temporale; temporal: terms usually used in the plural (temporales; temporals). 4, record 2, English, - temporale
Record 2, Key term(s)
- temporales
- temporals
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- temporale
1, record 2, French, temporale
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
temporales : Systèmes météorologiques cycloniques des tropiques qui touchent l'ouest de l'Amérique centrale; ils proviennent de la zone de convergence intertropicale du Pacifique. 2, record 2, French, - temporale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un escalier de pierre conduisait à la porte, seule ouverture de la cahute, et, quelque étroite qu'elle fût, les ouragans, la neige ou la grêle, savaient bien s'y frayer un passage, lorsque les temporales les déchaînaient dans la montagne. 3, record 2, French, - temporale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En général [les temporales] durent plusieurs jours, se déplacent lentement et sont accompagnés de pluies diluviennes qui causent des inondations et des glissements de terrains importants dans les régions montagneuses. Leur structure atmosphérique est différente de celle des ouragans en raison de leur noyau froid dans la troposphère moyenne. 2, record 2, French, - temporale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
temporale : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel (temporales). 4, record 2, French, - temporale
Record 2, Key term(s)
- temporales
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- temporal
1, record 2, Spanish, temporal
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
temporales : sistemas meteorológicos ciclónicos de las regiones tropicales que afectan al oeste de América Central y se originan en la zona de convergencia intertropical del Pacífico. 1, record 2, Spanish, - temporal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En general duran varios días, se desplazan lentamente y se acompañan de lluvias muy intensas que causan inundaciones y deslizamientos de terreno en las regiones montañosas. Tienen una estructura atmosférica distinta a la de los huracanes por la presencia de un núcleo frío en la troposfera media. 1, record 2, Spanish, - temporal
Record 2, Key term(s)
- temporales
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-10-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
- The Earth (Astronomy)
- Physical Geography (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- torrid zone
1, record 3, English, torrid%20zone
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tropical zone 2, record 3, English, tropical%20zone
correct
- intertropical zone 3, record 3, English, intertropical%20zone
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The central latitude zone of the earth, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. 4, record 3, English, - torrid%20zone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The tilt of the earth's axis gives rise to two important parallels of latitude in each hemisphere: the tropics and the polar circles: the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn currently lie 23.4° north and south of the equator respectively, and the arctic and antarctic circles lie at 66.6° north and south latitude respectively (i.e. 23.4° from the north and south poles). These boundaries divide the earth's surface into three distinct zones: the tropical or torrid zone (the region between the two tropics); the temperate zones (the region in each hemisphere between the tropics and the polar circles); and the frigid or polar zones (the region in each hemisphere inside the polar circles). ... In the tropical zone the sun is vertically overhead sometime each year, whereas in the temperate and polar zones, the sun is always at some angle less than 90°. 5, record 3, English, - torrid%20zone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Global Coordinate System ... Equatorial Zone ... Intertropical Zone: Zone between tropics. Subtropical zone ... Subarctic zone ... 3, record 3, English, - torrid%20zone
Record 3, Key term(s)
- inter-tropical zone
- inter tropical zone
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
- Terre (Astronomie)
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- zone torride
1, record 3, French, zone%20torride
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- zone chaude 2, record 3, French, zone%20chaude
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- zone tropicale 3, record 3, French, zone%20tropicale
correct, feminine noun
- zone intertropicale 4, record 3, French, zone%20intertropicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans l'ancienne géographie, partie de la Terre située entre les deux tropiques. 5, record 3, French, - zone%20torride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les points situés entre 23°28' de latitude Nord et 23°28' de latitude Sud [...] ont le soleil au zénith un ou deux jours dans l'année. Ils sont dans la zone torride ou intertropicale. 6, record 3, French, - zone%20torride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La zone comprise entre les tropiques [tropique du Cancer pour l'hémisphère Nord et tropique du Capricorne pour l'hémisphère Sud] nommée en géographie zone tropicale ou, mieux, zone intertropicale, est soumise à un climat particulier qui se décompose en différents sous-climats au fur et à mesure que l'on s'approche de l'équateur. [...] La zone tropicale couvre une partie importante du globe : Amérique centrale, Amérique du Sud, Afrique et Madagascar, Inde et Sud-Est asiatique, Australie du Nord. 7, record 3, French, - zone%20torride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
En sixième année, les élèves ont fait des collages d'animaux et de végétation qu'on retrouve dans les trois grandes zones climatiques de la Terre : torride (chaude), tempérée et glaciale (froide). 8, record 3, French, - zone%20torride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone : [terme] employé [...] pour désigner, par analogie, les cinq divisions en bandes parallèles du globe terrestre, deux glaciales, deux tempérées et une torride [...] 9, record 3, French, - zone%20torride
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zone torride : terme vétuste désormais remplacé par «zone chaude». [Les autres sources consultées, n'indiquent pas que le terme «zone torride» est vieux.] 10, record 3, French, - zone%20torride
Record 3, Key term(s)
- zone inter-tropicale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Climatología
- Tierra (Astronomía)
- Geografía física (Generalidades)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona tórrida
1, record 3, Spanish, zona%20t%C3%B3rrida
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- zona intertropical 1, record 3, Spanish, zona%20intertropical
feminine noun
- zona tropical 2, record 3, Spanish, zona%20tropical
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Zonas planetarias. [...] Las de la esfera terrestre comprendidas entre paralelos, y caracterizadas por la distinta inclinación de la incidencia de los rayos solares en el horizonte correspondiente. Son cinco: la intertropical [...] 3, record 3, Spanish, - zona%20t%C3%B3rrida
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-09-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- equatorial wave
1, record 4, English, equatorial%20wave
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Weak, wave-like disturbance of the intertropical convergence zone driven by the release of latent heat in accompanying convective precipitation. It usually propagates westwards. 1, record 4, English, - equatorial%20wave
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- onde équatoriale
1, record 4, French, onde%20%C3%A9quatoriale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perturbation faible, semblable à une ondulation, de la zone de convergence intertropicale régie par le dégagement de chaleur latente de la précipitation convective associée. En général, elle se propage vers l'ouest. 1, record 4, French, - onde%20%C3%A9quatoriale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Climatología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- onda ecuatorial
1, record 4, Spanish, onda%20ecuatorial
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perturbación débil, de características ondulatorias, que aparece en la zona intertropical de convergencia. Este tipo de onda se propaga ordinariamente hacia el oeste y es impulsado por el calor latente desprendido que acompaña a la precipitación convectiva. 1, record 4, Spanish, - onda%20ecuatorial
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