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Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- weak layer
1, record 1, English, weak%20layer
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A snow pack layer which is relatively weaker than other snow layers and thus a probable site for avalanche release. 2, record 1, English, - weak%20layer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A significant weak layer exists near the base of the snowpack. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 3, record 1, English, - weak%20layer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weak layer: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 4, record 1, English, - weak%20layer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couche fragile
1, record 1, French, couche%20fragile
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 DEF
Strate du manteau neigeux dont la structure favorise le déclenchement d'une avalanche. 2, record 1, French, - couche%20fragile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une couche fragile importante est enfouie près de la base du manteau neigeux. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 3, record 1, French, - couche%20fragile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couche fragile : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 4, record 1, French, - couche%20fragile
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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