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avalanche release [1 record]

Record 1 2023-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
  • Glaciology
DEF

The mechanical failure of a snow-covered slope at the onset of an avalanche.

CONT

Precipitations forecasted for Monday will bring additional weight on this layer and increase probability of avalanche release.

OBS

avalanche release: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
  • Glaciologie
CONT

Les précipitations prévues à partir de lundi ajouteront une charge supplémentaire sur cette couche et augmenteront le risque de déclenchements d'avalanches.

OBS

déclenchement d'avalanche : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

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