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PLAQUE PROFONDE PERSISTANTE [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-01-16

English

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

Deep persistent slabs are an avalanche problem defined by the presence of a weak layer, usually at or near the base of the snowpack that resists bonding to an overlying slab over an extended time period.

CONT

Persistent slabs can develop into deep persistent slabs as additional snow and wind events build a thicker slab.

French

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

Les plaques profondes et persistantes sont un problème d'avalanche qui se définit par une couche fragile, habituellement à la base ou près de la base du manteau neigeux, qui n'adhère pas à la plaque sus-jacente, et ce pendant une période prolongée.

Spanish

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