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equinoctial storm

/ˌiːkwɪˈnɒkʃəl stɔːm/

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/ˌiːkwɪˈnɒkʃəl stɔːm/C2formalscientificobsolete
  • ruИсторический термин для обозначения сильного шторма или бури, которые, как когда-то считалось, регулярно происходят во время равноденствий, когда день и ночь равны по длине. Современная метеорология не подтверждает идею предсказуемого цикла равноденственных штормов.

A historical term for a violent storm or gale that was once believed to occur regularly around the time of the equinoxes, when day and night are equal in length. Modern meteorology does not support the idea of a predictable equinoctial storm cycle.

  1. Seasonal storm near equinoxC1formal

    A storm that is believed to occur around the time of the equinoxes (March and September), often associated with strong winds and unsettled weather.

    ruРавноденственный шторм

    • The sailors prepared for the equinoctial storm as the equinox approached.
    • According to folklore, equinoctial storms are more violent than usual.
    • The equinoctial storm brought heavy rain and strong gusts to the coast.