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Evolution of the concept of Sudden Storm Commencements and their operative identification

Earth, Planets and Space volume 59, pagesi–xii(2007)Cite this article

Abstract

In this paper, we review the evolution of both, the concept and the operative methods of detection of Storm Commencements (SC’s) and we introduce suggestions for future improvements. Finally, a more precise definition of the events with consequences in terminology and detection is proposed.

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Curto, J.J., Araki, T. & Alberca, L.F. Evolution of the concept of Sudden Storm Commencements and their operative identification. Earth Planet Sp 59, i–xii (2007). https://doi.org/10.1186/BF03352059

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