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Record 1 2012-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

Fine, small, needle-like structures or thin, flat, circular plates of ice suspended in water.

OBS

In rivers and lakes it is formed in supercooled, turbulent water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Fine aiguille ou plaquette de glace en suspension dans l'eau.

OBS

Dans les cours d'eau et les lacs, les cristaux se forment dans de l'eau surfondue très agitée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Glaciología
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Finas agujas, placas o discos de hielo suspendidos en el agua.

OBS

En los ríos y lagos se forman en aguas turbulentas subenfriadas.

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