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ABOVE TREE LINE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-04-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Climatology
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- above treeline
1, record 1, English, above%20treeline
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- alpine treeline 2, record 1, English, alpine%20treeline
- alpine 3, record 1, English, alpine
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The start zones of avalanches are classified as either alpine (above treeline), treeline or below treeline. The treeline is defined as the elevation band above the dense forests and below the area with very few or no trees. An important difference between these zones is wind exposure. Alpine areas are most exposed to the effect of wind on snowpack distribution. Treeline areas generally show less wind effect on snowpack distribution but the distribution is complicated by bands of trees that may act as snow fences. The effect of the wind on the snowpack is further reduced in dense forests below treeline. 3, record 1, English, - above%20treeline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Recent test results are representative of areas above treeline. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 4, record 1, English, - above%20treeline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Treeline is most generally used for the altitudinal boundary. 5, record 1, English, - above%20treeline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
above treeline: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 1, English, - above%20treeline
Record 1, Key term(s)
- above tree-line
- above tree line
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Climatologie
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- au-dessus de la limite forestière
1, record 1, French, au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20limite%20foresti%C3%A8re
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- en amont de la limite forestière 2, record 1, French, en%20amont%20de%20la%20limite%20foresti%C3%A8re
correct
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les résultats des récents tests sont représentatifs des secteurs situés au-dessus de la limite forestière. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 1, French, - au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20limite%20foresti%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il peut y avoir des plaques à vent dans les secteurs dégagés, en amont et au niveau de la limite forestière. 2, record 1, French, - au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20limite%20foresti%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Il peut y avoir des plaques à vent dans les secteurs dégagés, ainsi qu'à la limite forestière et en amont. 2, record 1, French, - au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20limite%20foresti%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
au-dessus de la limite forestière : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 1, French, - au%2Ddessus%20de%20la%20limite%20foresti%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Silvicultura
- Climatología
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- encima del límite forestal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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