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Record 1 2004-12-06

English

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

Lowest altitude at which, in summer, snow persists on the Earth's surface in the form of isolated sheets.

Key term(s)
  • orographic snowline
  • orographic snow line

French

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

Altitude la plus basse à laquelle, en été, on trouve des plaques de neige au sol.

Spanish

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

Cota mínima a la que, en verano, la nieve permanece en la superficie de la tierra en forma de placas aisladas.

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