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SUBALPINE [2 records]

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Record 1 2012-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
DEF

A general term for the ecological zone that lies below timberline in mountain areas.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 2 1989-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Geology
OBS

Of, pertaining to, or inhabiting cool upland slopes below the timber line, characterized by the dominance of evergreen trees.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique
  • Géologie
OBS

Qui est situé au pied des Alpes ou en bordure de la chaîne principale (...)

Spanish

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