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Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
DEF

Columnar ice found beneath individual stones or patches of earth in the periglacial environment.

OBS

It is the result of the relatively high thermal conductivity of such materials, leading to freezing under them when the temperature falls.

OBS

The term "needle ice" should not be confused with "ice needle."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
DEF

Cristal de glace, long et mince, se formant perpendiculairement à la surface du sol.

OBS

Les aiguilles de glace se forment au cours de nuits caractérisées par un refroidissement radiatif intense causant une ségrégation de la glace dans la couche superficielle du sol.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Glaciología
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