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/sʌbˈnaɪvl̩/ · adjective
Of a habitat: of an altitude, latitude, or type just below that which would be permanently covered by snow (the snow line)..
In this way, the ‘subnival’ mountain range on the southern facet with its strong solifluction influence (level slope formation) approaches in height the ‘nival’ mountain range on the northern facet, which is distinguished by its well developed glacial forms.
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Subnival means Of a habitat: of an altitude, latitude, or type just below that which would be permanently covered by snow (the snow line)..
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In this way, the ‘subnival’ mountain range on the southern facet with its strong solifluction influence (level slope formation) approaches in height the ‘nival’ mountain range on the northern facet, which is distinguished by its well developed glacial forms.
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