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DOUBLE PENETRATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-08-24

English

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

Travel conditions are difficult, with light-density new snow but mixed-density layers below. Expect some areas of double penetration. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

double penetration: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

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

Conditions de déplacement difficiles : la neige fraîche est de faible densité mais recouvre des couches de densités diverses. L'enfoncement dans deux couches de neige est à prévoir à certains endroits. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

enfoncement dans deux couches de neige : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

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