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Snow line

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008986

The elevation above which snow persists on the ground throughout the year, even during the warmest months. This line varies geographically and seasonally, influenced by factors such as temperature, precipitation, and solar radiation. It marks the lower boundary of perennial snow cover and is distinct from the transient snow cover line.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008986
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008986",
  "term": "Snow line",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The elevation above which snow persists on the ground throughout the year, even during the warmest months. This line varies geographically and seasonally, influenced by factors such as temperature, precipitation, and solar radiation. It marks the lower boundary of perennial snow cover and is distinct from the transient snow cover line.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/snow-line/"
}

Record 8,748 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.