Nordenskjöld line
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007589
An isotherm representing the average temperature of the warmest month, specifically the 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) isotherm. This line delineates the approximate boundary between areas where trees can grow and those where permafrost and tundra conditions prevail. It serves as a bioclimatic indicator, reflecting the thermal limits for woody vegetation in polar and high-altitude regions.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007589 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Nordenskjöld line",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "An isotherm representing the average temperature of the warmest month, specifically the 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) isotherm. This line delineates the approximate boundary between areas where trees can grow and those where permafrost and tundra conditions prevail. It serves as a bioclimatic indicator, reflecting the thermal limits for woody vegetation in polar and high-altitude regions.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/nordenskjold-line/"
}
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