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SLAB AVALANCHE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-07-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- slab avalanche
1, record 1, English, slab%20avalanche
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avalanches release from snow slopes in two distinct ways. A point release or loose snow avalanche starts when a small amount of loose snow ... slips and begins to slide down a slope, setting additional snow in motion. Alternatively, a slab avalanche occurs when a plate or slab of cohesive snow begins to slide as a unit before breaking-up. Following a slab avalanche, a distinct fracture line or crown fracture is visible at the top of the slide. 2, record 1, English, - slab%20avalanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A large slab avalanche was observed across the valley yesterday. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 3, record 1, English, - slab%20avalanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slab avalanche: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 4, record 1, English, - slab%20avalanche
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- avalanche de plaque
1, record 1, French, avalanche%20de%20plaque
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le type de départ permet la distinction entre avalanche de plaque et avalanche à départ ponctuel. L'avalanche de plaque, principal souci des personnes pratiquant des activités de loisirs en montagne enneigée [...] est caractérisée par une cassure linéaire fracturant le manteau neigeux. La neige ainsi mise en mouvement peut être dure (plaque dure) ou «poudreuse» (plaque friable). Les plaques sont, en majorité, déclenchées accidentellement lors du passage de personnes. Elles peuvent être déclenchées à distance. 2, record 1, French, - avalanche%20de%20plaque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On a observé une grosse avalanche de plaque, hier, dans la vallée. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 3, record 1, French, - avalanche%20de%20plaque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avalanche de plaque : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 4, record 1, French, - avalanche%20de%20plaque
Record 1, Key term(s)
- avalanche de plaques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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