The treeline was an unbroken line of oaks and maples, with no sign of human life. From Wordnik.com. [Rot & Ruin] Reference
The treeline is the line beyond which the trees cannot survive the combined stressors. From Wordnik.com. [Forward Modeling of Ring Widths « Climate Audit] Reference
Even snow gums drop out past the treeline, which is from 1,600 m to 1,800 m depending on local conditions. From Wordnik.com. [Australian Alps montane grasslands] Reference
The greatest rate of change (-76 ha/decade) was observed during the first 50 years, when isolated seedling establishment above the treeline was the most intensive. From Wordnik.com. [Climate change and forest distribution in the Arctic] Reference
Some argue the treeline is a result of the isotherm, others suggest it may be the cause of the location of the isotherm because of albedo changes and ability to trap snow. From Wordnik.com. [Warmest in a Millll-yun Years « Climate Audit] Reference
Ten seconds to find cover-I sprinted across loose gravel to the "treeline," a twisty bramble of tall sparse bluish-green shrubs. From Wordnik.com. [The Forever War]
Ten seconds to find cover — I sprinted across loose gravel to the "treeline," a twisty bramble of tall sparse bluish-green shrubs. From Wordnik.com. [The Forever War]
The Captain raised his pistol and pointed at the treeline. From Wordnik.com. [Prayers To Broken Stones]
Halfway to the treeline, he broke into a lumbering, clumsy run. From Wordnik.com. [Ilium]
Spider saddled up and headed for the treeline, not looking back. From Wordnik.com. [1968]
"Ladies and gentlemen, please notice the treeline to your right.". From Wordnik.com. [Prayers To Broken Stones]
A full moon hangs hugely over the treeline. From Wordnik.com. [The Five of Cups] Reference
Suddenly a series of flashes erupted from the treeline along one rice paddy. From Wordnik.com. [Prayers To Broken Stones]
She walks from the treeline toward the water, holding the stone in both hands. From Wordnik.com. [The Impulse of Breathing] Reference
Behind them was a clear vista of their climb up the mountain from the treeline. From Wordnik.com. [The Plains of Passage]
This weekend they're scouting the treeline at about the 6,000, 7,000 foot elevation. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 21, 2007] Reference
A denser atmosphere here raised the treeline well above what existed on Moth or Terra. From Wordnik.com. [Orphan Star]
I could make out a stone fence near the treeline now, half-hidden in the dapple of leaf shadow. From Wordnik.com. [Prayers To Broken Stones]
Stu and I breezed out of the door and stood watching the hot Carolina sun dip low on the treeline. From Wordnik.com. [outfoxed Diary Entry] Reference
In the distance the treeline was visible, its ghostly ranks marching silently away in the half‑light. From Wordnik.com. [Nor Crystal Tears]
During this fourth period, the upper treeline was at its lowest altitudinal position of the millennium. From Wordnik.com. [Climate change and forest distribution in the Arctic] Reference
He slung it on his shoulder, slapped his sword, and started moving the Light Company down to the treeline. From Wordnik.com. [Sharpe's Eagle]
Lan stood by his black warhorse, Mandarb, dividing his gaze between the treeline, the gateway, and Nynaeve. From Wordnik.com. [The Path of Daggers]
From 5400 until 1700 BC, the polar treeline was still located at 69° N, well north of the present-day position. From Wordnik.com. [Climate change and forest distribution in the Arctic] Reference
Therefore, reconstructed temperatures based on recent treeline movement should be increased by a factor of four. From Wordnik.com. [Climate change and forest distribution in the Arctic] Reference
Within the treeline ecotone, located between 100 and 350 m above sea level, open forests of Siberian larch dominate. From Wordnik.com. [Climate change and forest distribution in the Arctic] Reference
Temperature increases during the 20th century were the major cause of the expansion of trees in the treeline ecotone. From Wordnik.com. [Climate change and forest distribution in the Arctic] Reference
Seems the female moths crawl into crevices in the talus slopes above treeline, and are soon swarmed over by male moths. From Wordnik.com. [grouse Diary Entry] Reference
Elevational decline in treeline as the result of decreasing temperatures began sometime after 10,700 calendar years BP. From Wordnik.com. [Climate change and forest distribution in the Arctic] Reference
He floated over the treeline, chopped the throttle, and put the airplane firmly down on the field, standing on the brakes. From Wordnik.com. [The Short Forever]
Backpackers want to know how they are supposed to store foodstuffs 30 'in the air when camping in the alpine (above treeline). From Wordnik.com. [grouse Diary Entry] Reference
An explosion split the treeline, sending phosphorous streamers fifty meters into the air and setting several tall palms ablaze. From Wordnik.com. [Prayers To Broken Stones]
The total elevational retreat of treeline was estimated to be 500 meters (m), corresponding to a temperature decrease of 6 to 8 °C. From Wordnik.com. [Climate change and forest distribution in the Arctic] Reference
However, one particularly noteworthy major displacement of treeline to the south occurred during the second half of the 17th century BC. From Wordnik.com. [Climate change and forest distribution in the Arctic] Reference
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