Definition of Firn (Snow)

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Firn (Snow)

The term 'Firn (Snow)' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' In hydrologic terms, old snow on top of glaciers, granular and compact and not yet converted into ice. It is a transitional stage between snow and ice. Also called Neve'.

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