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CRUSTED SNOW [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crusted snow 1, record 1, English, crusted%20snow
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- crust 2, record 1, English, crust
- snow crust 3, record 1, English, snow%20crust
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At low temperatures (especially during clear weather) a temperature gradient appears in the snow, bringing about phenomena which render the snow or individual layers more fragile and loosen the bonds between crystals. The snow in these layers is called crusted snow, white frost or liquid snow. It can be recognised by its dryness, and on a slope it flows and looks like crystals of sugar. Layers of compressed snow lying on the fragile layer of white frost may tear off and trigger an avalanche. Dangerous layers of crusted snow are a very frequent phenomenon in cold winters with little snow. 4, record 1, English, - crusted%20snow
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- neige croûtée
1, record 1, French, neige%20cro%C3%BBt%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- neige tôlée 2, record 1, French, neige%20t%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche de neige dont la surface présente une croûte plus ou moins cassante due au regel, au vent, à la pluie ... 3, record 1, French, - neige%20cro%C3%BBt%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La neige croûtée est une neige dont la surface comporte une croûte (de regel, de radiation, due au vent, de glace) qui se casse sous les skis et les bloque ou entrave leur mouvement. La «neige cartonnée» est une neige légèrement croûtée. 3, record 1, French, - neige%20cro%C3%BBt%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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