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Record 1 2002-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Apparent fluttering of objects at the Earth's surface, when they are viewed in an almost horizontal direction above strongly heated surfaces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Agitation apparente des objets à la surface terrestre lorsqu'ils sont vus dans une direction sensiblement horizontale au-dessus de surfaces fortement chauffées.

Spanish

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

Agitación aparente de los objetos en la superficie de la Tierra cuando se miran en una dirección casi horizontal sobre una superficie fuertemente recalentada.

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