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Record 1 1999-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

[Any one of] Cirrostratus, Cirrocumulus or Altocumulus having brilliant spots or edges, generally red or green, observed to a distance of about 30° from the Sun.

Key term(s)
  • iridescent clouds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

[Nuage par ex. :] Cirro-stratus ou Cirro-cumulus qui offre des taches brillantes ou des bordures ordinairement de couleur rouge et verte, observés jusqu'à une distance de 30° du Soleil, et même davantage.

Key term(s)
  • nuages irisés

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Cirrostratus, Cirrocumulus o Altocumulus que muestran manchas o bordes brillantes coloreados, en la mayoría de los casos verdes y rojos, que se observan a una distancia de unos 30° del Sol.

Key term(s)
  • nubes iridiscentes
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