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SLUFFING [1 record]

Record 1 2012-05-23

English

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

Sluffing in steep terrain was observed throughout the day. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

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

French

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

On a observé des coulées en terrain raide toute la journée. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

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

Spanish

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