Concepts
14 concepts
phenomenon
microclimate heterogeneity
Variation in microclimatic conditions across small spatial scales, including differences in slope, aspect, and elevation that create diverse microclimatic niches
phenomenon
meteorology
process
wind shear
process
warming
process
glacier retreat
phenomenon
thermally driven upvalley wind
Valley wind that develops due to differential heating between valley floor and surrounding slopes, typically flowing upslope during daytime
phenomenon
bio-organic INPs
phenomenon
gustnadoes
process
vortex twinning
phenomenon
earlier starts to the summer season
measurement
freezing temperature spectrum
measurement
snow-free season length
measurement
bio-physical criteria
process