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SNOW SCIENCE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-07-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- snow science
1, record 1, English, snow%20science
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nivology 2, record 1, English, nivology
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Snow science. Although snow only occurs in certain parts of the world, it has far-reaching effects on regional weather patterns. By studying snow, how it forms, where it falls, and how the snowpack changes over time, scientists can help improve storm forecasting and learn more about how snow and weather interact. 3, record 1, English, - snow%20science
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nivologie
1, record 1, French, nivologie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- science de la neige 2, record 1, French, science%20de%20la%20neige
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] étude des caractéristiques de la neige et des couches neigeuses, s'appuyant sur des mesures et modèles spécifiques et menée tant à des fins de recherche scientifique que dans des buts pratiques, de sécurité notamment. 3, record 1, French, - nivologie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La nivologie a pour objectif l'étude des différents aspects liés à la neige (formation, caractéristiques, propriétés physiques et chimiques, etc.), au manteau neigeux (stabilité, composition, etc.), aux avalanches (prévision, dynamique, déclenchement, etc.) ainsi qu'à la climatologie. 2, record 1, French, - nivologie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- nivología
1, record 1, Spanish, nivolog%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ciencia que tiene por objeto el estudio de los fenómenos relacionados con la nieve. 2, record 1, Spanish, - nivolog%C3%ADa
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