Surprisingly, the magic of snowflakes often begins with dust in the air. All it takes is for a cold drop of water to freeze ...
As December 1st marks the beginning of meteorological winter, the likelihood of snowfall increases – a phenomenon eagerly ...
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The long, complicated journey of a single snowflake
Every snowflake forms through a chain of temperature shifts, moisture levels, and airborne particles, turning a simple fall of snow into a complex atmospheric process. It is tempting to imagine ...
This is essentially crystal formation. Snowflakes form when water droplets attach to particles in the sky, like dust or pollen. This creates a six-sided shape. The particles fall through different ...
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Why the "No two snowflakes are alike" claim isn't quite true
A closer look at the physics of snowflake formation reveals why the famous claim that no two snowflakes are alike is misleading, and how controlled lab conditions can produce nearly identical crystals ...
Kevin Skarupa visits KinderCare in Nashua, answering students' questions about rainbows, snowflake formation, and why lightning is so loud. Kevin Skarupa visits KinderCare in Nashua, answering ...
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