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ISLAND SAFETY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- island of safety
1, record 1, English, island%20of%20safety
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rock outcrops and dense stands of trees on otherwise open slopes may provide "islands of safety," which offer localized areas of reduced hazard. 2, record 1, English, - island%20of%20safety
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ski slopes one person at a time and regroup regularly in safe areas. ... Always head for an "island of safety" (rock, tree, or ridge offering protection). 3, record 1, English, - island%20of%20safety
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
That band of trees can be used as an island of safety. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 4, record 1, English, - island%20of%20safety
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An island of safety represents a safe spot for people, admist avalanche terrain. It could be trees, a high spot on the slope, a ridge - anywhere that it would be OK to stop and feel temporarily safe. [Reference: Grant Statham, Avalanche Specialist, Parks Canada.] 5, record 1, English, - island%20of%20safety
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
island of safety: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 5, record 1, English, - island%20of%20safety
Record 1, Key term(s)
- safety island
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zone de sécurité
1, record 1, French, zone%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce groupe d'arbres représente une zone de sécurité. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 1, French, - zone%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone de sécurité : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 1, French, - zone%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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