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clear-air turbulence

/ˈklɪər ɛər ˈtɜːrbjʊləns/

Traducción: Turbulencia repentina e inesperada que experimentan los aviones en vuelo a gran altitud, que ocurre en cielo despejado sin nubes visibles ni actividad tormentosa, causada por cizalladura del viento o corrientes en chorro.

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/ˈklɪər ɛər ˈtɜːrbjʊləns/C1formaltechnical
  • esTurbulencia repentina e inesperada que experimentan los aviones en vuelo a gran altitud, que ocurre en cielo despejado sin nubes visibles ni actividad tormentosa, causada por cizalladura del viento o corrientes en chorro.

A sudden, unexpected bumpiness experienced by aircraft in flight at high altitudes, occurring in clear skies without any visible cloud formations or storm activity, caused by wind shear or jet streams.

  1. Atmospheric phenomenonC1formal

    Sudden, severe turbulence occurring in cloudless skies, often at high altitudes, caused by wind shear.

    esturbulencia en aire claro

    • The flight encountered unexpected clear-air turbulence over the Atlantic.
    • Pilots rely on weather reports to avoid clear-air turbulence.
    • Clear-air turbulence can be dangerous because it is invisible to radar.