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FIRN SNOW [1 record]

Record 1 2002-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

Old snow which has become granular and dense under the action of various processes of melting and refreezing, including sublimation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Vieille neige devenue granuleuse et dense sous l'action de divers processus de fonte et de regel, y compris la condensation solide.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Nieve antigua que llega a ser granular y compacta bajo la acción de varios procesos de fusión y congelación, incluida la sublimación

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