Snow line

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Term: Snow line
Definition: Altitudinal or latitudinal limit separating zones where snow does not melt during the summer season from areas in which it does. Similar to the concept of firm limit except that it is not limited to glaciers.
GCW PhysicalGeography
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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