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SOULANE [1 record]

Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

A southward-facing mountain or hill slope (northern hemisphere) favourable to [the] settlement because of the high amount of sunshine received, and associated heat concentration.

OBS

adret: designation used chiefly of the Alps.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Versant de montagne exposé au soleil, le versant sud dans l'hémisphère nord.

OBS

endroit : désignation utilisée dans les Alpes.

OBS

soulane : désignation utilisée dans les Pyrénées.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
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