Hoarfrost, Formation, Deposition, Sublimation
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Hoarfrost, deposit of ice crystals on objects exposed to the free air, such as grass blades, tree branches, or leaves. It is formed by direct condensation of water vapour to ice at temperatures below freezing and occurs when air is brought to its frost point by cooling. Hoarfrost is formed by a
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Hoar frost - MeteoSwiss
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7i - Surface Hoar
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Numerical modelling of sublimation on snow and comparison with field measurements, Annals of Glaciology
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Sublimation of terrestrial permafrost and the implications for ice-loss processes on Mars
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Hoar frost on Illinois lake showcases winter's beauty
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Science of Hoarfrost and Rime Ice - - The Adirondack Almanack
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Hoar Frost - an overview
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Q&A: Rime Ice vs Hoar Frost – SKY LIGHTS
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Prickly hoar frost needles blanket Boulder, Colo. (Photos) - The Washington Post
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Frosty phenomenon in Iowa: the difference between hoarfrost and rime ice – Homegrown Iowan