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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