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Record 1 2003-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oceanography
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

A convenient measure of the integrated ocean and atmospheric conditions in the Pacific.

OBS

G.T. Walker identifies three large-scale pressure seesaw patterns: two in the Northern Hemisphere ("North Atlantic oscillation" and "North Pacific oscillation") and one in the Southern Hemisphere ("Southern oscillation").

OBS

Reproduced from "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", with the authorization of Unesco.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Océanographie
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
OBS

Oscillation australe : Va et vient à grand échelle de la pression entre les océans Pacifique et Indien. Ce va et vient de masse entre les hémisphères entraîne des changements importants dans le régime des vents, des températures et des pluies.

OBS

Reproduit de «Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco», avec l'autorisation de l'Unesco.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Oceanografía
  • Física de la atmósfera
OBS

Reproducido del "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", con la autorización de Unesco.

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