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AVALANCHE SHOVEL [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
CONT

An avalanche shovel is a specialized shovel which has a handle that can be removed from the blade, making it easy to store in a backpack. It is one of three avalanche safety essentials. Its main use is for companion rescue, though it is also used to dig pits for performing snowpack tests.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
CONT

Une pelle d'avalanche est une pelle spécialisée; le manche peut être détaché de la lame, ce qui fait qu’elle peut facilement être placée dans un sac à dos. La pelle [d'avalanche] est un des trois morceaux d'équipement de sécurité essentiels pour les avalanches. Son utilisation principale est pour le sauvetage autonome, quoiqu'on l'utilise aussi pour faire des coupes lorsqu'on effectue des tests du manteau neigeux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
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