Metamorphism

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The process where deposited snow changes its form. Changes in the grain structure are caused by varying pressure and temperature conditions.


[edit] Reference

  • 1 Annals of Glaciology 49 2008, Jean-Bruno BRZOSKA Frederic FLIN The temperature-gradient metamorphism of snow: vapour diffusion model and application to tomographic images, [1]
  • 2 The Snow Life-Cycle [2]
  • 3 National Avalanche Center [3]

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