Secrets of the Snow : Visual Clues to Avalanche and Ski Conditions /

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"Secrets of the Snow is an overview of the easily visible aspects of snow in the alpine mountain landscape. It describes visible snow features and textures arising from climate, wind-drift, layering, solar radiation, and melting, and explains how snow may be "read" for information on...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: LaChapelle, Edward R.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Vancouver : Greystone Books, 2001.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Lawine.
Tourenskilauf
Sicherheit
Avalanches > Control.
SCIENCE > General.
SCIENCE > Earth Sciences > Meteorology & Climatology.
avalanches.
snow (precipitation)
avalanche protection.
Avalanches > Lutte contre.
Ski > Securite > Mesures.
Avalanches.
Neige.
Snow
Snow.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:"Secrets of the Snow is an overview of the easily visible aspects of snow in the alpine mountain landscape. It describes visible snow features and textures arising from climate, wind-drift, layering, solar radiation, and melting, and explains how snow may be "read" for information on avalanche formation and suitability for winter sports."--Jacket
Physical Description:1 online resource (112 pages): illustrations
ISBN:9780295802466

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