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Joachim〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.met.fu-berlin.de/adopt-a-vortex/tief2011/ )〕 is the name given to a European windstorm which caused major damage in much of Western Europe between December 16–17, 2011. Winds gusting to were recorded on the summit of Puy de Dome in France.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/new-storm-set-to-lash-france/59039 )〕 ==Impact== In Brittany, on the north-western coast of France, the cargo ship ''TK Bremen'' was blown aground. The nineteen-man crew was evacuated by helicopter, and the ship later disassembled.〔(Coverage on francetv.fr )〕 Major damage occurred on the Spanish coast. At least 400,000 people were without power in France. In the canton of Bern in Switzerland, a train was derailed between Tramelan and Tavannes by a tree that fell immediately in front of the train. The forward cars plunged into the forest. Miraculously, only three passengers suffered minor injuries. Roofs and trees were blown away, and all navigation on the Swiss lakes was closed.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss_news/Storm_Joachim_arrives_in_Switzerland.html?cid=31776866 )〕 The wind was followed by polar air, and the rain turning to snow at high altitudes and descending into the plain caused serious conditions. Most of the major ski resorts in Valais were closed, as well as numerous roads and tunnels. Air traffic was affected.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.english.rfi.fr/environment/20111216-power-cuts-oil-spills-and-cancelled-trains-storm-joachim-lashes-france )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Cyclone Joachim」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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