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What is a refrozen snowmelt in a glacier?
Firn
What is snow that survives one melt season call?
Firn
What does snow that is compacted by overlying layers turns into?
Snow that is compacted by overlying layers transforms into firn, which is granular snow that has partially melted and refrozen. Over time, with additional pressure from more snow accumulating above, firn can further compress and eventually turn into glacial ice. This process is essential in the formation of glaciers, where layers of snow and firn accumulate and change under pressure.
What does the snow that forms a glacier change to ice?
The snow that forms a glacier changes to ice through a process called compaction and recrystallization. As new layers of snow accumulate, the weight of the overlying snow compresses the lower layers, causing the flakes to lose air and compact into firmer granules called firn. Over time, with continued pressure and the effects of temperature changes, the firn transforms into solid ice as the ice crystals grow larger and more interconnected. This process can take several decades to centuries, depending on environmental conditions.
What does a cubic yard of average moisture snow weigh?
The density of snow is variable. Wet snow or firn has a density which is almost 10 times that of freshly fallen flakes. Depending on its densit, a cubic yard of snow could weigh between 6700 poundals and 53800 poundals.
What is a refrozen snowmelt in a glacier?
Firn
What is the homophone for fern?
firn
What actors and actresses appeared in Firn - 2006?
The cast of Firn - 2006 includes: Robert Gwisdek Uwe Preuss as Georg
Is the the word fern a homophone?
Yes, for "firn."
What is the homophone of fern?
The homophone of fern is "firn."
What does melted refrozen chocolate taste like?
firn
What is snow that survives one melting season?
Firn
What is snow that survives one melt season call?
Firn
What is 4.3 in expanded firn?
4.3 = (4 x 1) + (3/10)
What does snow that is compacted by overlying layers turns into?
Snow that is compacted by overlying layers transforms into firn, which is granular snow that has partially melted and refrozen. Over time, with additional pressure from more snow accumulating above, firn can further compress and eventually turn into glacial ice. This process is essential in the formation of glaciers, where layers of snow and firn accumulate and change under pressure.
What is the material formed through the compaction of successive snowfalls by the elimination of air spaces and by recrystallization?
This is known as Neve or Firn depending on its age and level of compaction. Firn is older and better compacted than Neve. Please see the related links.
The change from grainy firn to steel-blue ice is caused by?
The change from grainy firn to steel-blue ice is caused by the compaction of firn layers under the weight of overlying snow, which forces out air and results in denser ice formation. This process eliminates air bubbles, allowing light to penetrate deeper into the ice and giving it a blue color due to ice crystal refraction.
