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WIND-PROTECTED AREA [1 record]

Record 1 2009-01-09

English

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

Surface hoar remains hidden in wind-sheltered areas. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

CONT

Skiing conditions are good in sheltered areas. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

wind-sheltered area; wind-protected area; sheltered area; protected area: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

Key term(s)
  • wind sheltered area
  • wind protected area

French

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

Le givre de surface demeure dissimulé dans les zones à l'abri du vent. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

CONT

Les conditions de ski sont bonnes dans les zones abritées du vent. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

zone abritée du vent; zone à l'abri du vent : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

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