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ISLAND SAFETY [1 record]

Record 1 2007-10-31

English

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

Rock outcrops and dense stands of trees on otherwise open slopes may provide "islands of safety," which offer localized areas of reduced hazard.

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).

CONT

That band of trees can be used as an island of safety. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

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.]

OBS

island of safety: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

Key term(s)
  • safety island

French

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

Ce groupe d'arbres représente une zone de sécurité. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

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

Spanish

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