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cornice-triggered avalanche [1 record]

Record 1 2006-08-23

English

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

A few small skier- and cornice-triggered avalanches were reported on steep northeast-to-southeast-facing terrain. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

cornice-triggered avalanche: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

Key term(s)
  • cornice triggered avalanche

French

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

On a observé sur les pentes raides des versants nord et sud, des petites avalanches déclenchées par la rupture d'une corniche ou par le passage d'un skieur. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

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

Spanish

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