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Record 1 2012-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

A type of crevice in a glacier [that is] formed when ice and snow break away from a rock face.

CONT

A large bergschrund blocks the way across that slope. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.]

OBS

bergschrund: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Profonde crevasse marginale située entre le glacier et la paroi rocheuse en amont du glacier.

CONT

Une grande rimaye coupe la pente. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.]

OBS

rimaye : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Glaciología
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
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