"Saffir-Simpson scale" meaning in All languages combined

See Saffir-Simpson scale on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Saffir-Simpson scale [canonical]
Etymology: Developed in 1971 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and meteorologist Robert Simpson. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the Saffir-Simpson scale
  1. (meteorology) A scale used to classify hurricanes by the intensity of their sustained winds, and thus the level of damage they might cause. Wikipedia link: Saffir-Simpson scale Categories (topical): Meteorology

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