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LIGNE KOPPEN SUPAN [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
  • Climatology
DEF

The isotherm connecting places that have a mean temperature of 10°C (50°F) for the warmest month of the year.

OBS

It was adopted by Supan (1879) as the climatic isopleth that most nearly corresponded to the arctic tree line, and later by Köppen (1900) as indicating the division between tundra climate and the tree climates.

Key term(s)
  • Köppen Supan line

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
  • Climatologie
DEF

Isotherme reliant les points qui ont une température moyenne de 10 degrés C, durant le mois le plus chaud de l'année.

OBS

Cet isotherme correspond approximativement à la ligne arctique des arbres (Supan) et sépare la toundra du climat boréal (Köppen).

Key term(s)
  • ligne de Köppen Supan

Spanish

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