The Classification of Snow Metamorphism

Abstract A new classification of snow on the ground is based on the major physical processes involved in the metamorphism of a snow cover. The major divisions are based on (I) the mechanical damage to snow crystals during precipitation, (II) the transport of water vapor at constant temperature becau...

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Published in:Journal of Glaciology
Main Authors: Sommerfeld, R. A., LaChapelle, E.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1970
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Journal of Glaciology
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spelling crcambridgeupr:10.1017/s0022143000026757 2024-06-23T07:54:14+00:00 The Classification of Snow Metamorphism Sommerfeld, R. A. LaChapelle, E. 1970 http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000026757 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022143000026757 en eng Cambridge University Press (CUP) Journal of Glaciology volume 9, issue 55, page 3-18 ISSN 0022-1430 1727-5652 journal-article 1970 crcambridgeupr https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022143000026757 2024-06-05T04:01:51Z Abstract A new classification of snow on the ground is based on the major physical processes involved in the metamorphism of a snow cover. The major divisions are based on (I) the mechanical damage to snow crystals during precipitation, (II) the transport of water vapor at constant temperature because of surface-energy differences, (III) the transport of water vapor along a thermal gradient, and (IV) firnification because of melting and refreezing, and pressure consolidation. Article in Journal/Newspaper Journal of Glaciology Cambridge University Press Journal of Glaciology 9 55 3 18
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description Abstract A new classification of snow on the ground is based on the major physical processes involved in the metamorphism of a snow cover. The major divisions are based on (I) the mechanical damage to snow crystals during precipitation, (II) the transport of water vapor at constant temperature because of surface-energy differences, (III) the transport of water vapor along a thermal gradient, and (IV) firnification because of melting and refreezing, and pressure consolidation.
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