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PLUIE NOIRE [2 records]

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Record 1 2023-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
  • Air Pollution
  • Nuclear Waste Materials
CONT

The intense fires created around Hiroshima by the bomb carried large quantities of ash into the atmosphere. The ash had the effect of "seeding" the clouds and the result was a "black rain" which fell 1-2 hours after the explosion. This rain, which almost had the consistency of tar, was a combination of the ash, radioactive fallout, and water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
  • Pollution de l'air
  • Déchets nucléaires
CONT

Après le largage de la bombe atomique sur Hiroshima, [...] une fumée comprenant des substances radioactives s’est élevée et mélangée aux gouttes d’eau dans l'air avant de retomber en une pluie noire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
  • Contaminación del aire
  • Desechos nucleares
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Record 2 2003-05-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horticulture
CONT

Weed barrier fabric mulch is a polypropylene geotextile product a texture like burlap. The woven fabric resists deterioration from exposure to sunlight. It is not plastic and will biodegrade...Weed barrier fabric eliminates vegetative competition with newly planted trees and shrubs by acting as a mulch. It conserves soil moisture by reducing evaporation. Water can penetrate weed barrier fabric, but sunlight cannot, so vegetation will not grow through it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Horticulture
CONT

Écosystème est une toile de paillage, tissée, noire qui récupère les eaux d’arrosage et de pluie, évite la pousse des adventices, respecte l'environnement [...] cette toile s’utilise sur les plates-formes de conteneurs ou sur les tablettes. Thermosoudable elle s’adapte à toutes les aires de culture.

Spanish

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