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GLACIATION [3 records]

Record 1 2011-08-02

English

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

Transformation of cloud droplets into ice crystals, e.g. as occurring in the upper portion of a Cumulonimbus.

French

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

Transformation des gouttelettes de nuage en cristaux de glace, p. ex. comme cela se produit dans la partie supérieure d'un Cumulonimbus.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Transformación de las gotas de agua de una nube en cristales de hielo, como en el caso de la parte superior de un Cumulonimbus.

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Record 2 2011-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
  • Chronology
DEF

A major subdivision of a glacial epoch, especially one of the cycles of growth and disappearance of the Pleistocene ice sheets.

CONT

The "Wisconsin Glacial Stage".

OBS

The Quaternary is subdivided on the basis of climatic change, a fact that gives rise to certain problems. For example, "glacials" and "interglacials" are recognized, and are accorded the status of "stages" by many workers, although they fail to meet the requirements of a stage as recommended in stratigraphic codes and guides. As a result, terms of long-standing currency such as "Illinoian Glacial Stage" and "Sangamonian Interglacial Stage" do not have an adequate chronostratigraphic definition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Chronologie
DEF

Principale subdivision d'un événement glaciaire (par exemple, les subdivisions du Pléistocène), caractérisée par la présence de nappes glaciaires.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Glaciología
  • Cronología
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Record 3 2006-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
DEF

The formation, movement, and recession of glaciers or ice sheets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
DEF

Formation particulière des périodes glaciaires.

CONT

glacié, ée : Qui a subi le phénomène de la glaciation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Glaciología
DEF

Cada una de las épocas glaciares durante las cuales la persistencia de un clima frío ha provocado la multiplicación y extensión de los glaciares y el descenso de los casquetes polares hasta las zonas templadas.

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