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Record 1 2006-08-30

English

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

Whumpfing is a sign of instability. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

Although the spelling "whumphing" is correct, it is not the preferred spelling in the avalanche world. The spellings "wumphing", "wumping" and "whumping" are used but they are not considered correct.

OBS

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

Key term(s)
  • wumphing
  • wumping
  • whumping
  • whumphing

French

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

Les whoumfs sont un indice d'instabilité. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

Pour éviter toute confusion, éviter les graphies «whumpf», «whump» et «whoumpf».

OBS

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

Key term(s)
  • whumpf
  • whump
  • whoumpf

Spanish

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