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Yukimarimo - balls of fine frost formed at low temperatures

Description

Yukimarimo - balls of fine frost formed at low temperatures. This phenomenomwas first noted in Antarctica in 1995. Temperatures between -59F and -72F.Caused by electrostatic attraction between ice crystals.

Photographer

Lieutenant Heather Moe

Display Date

2013 March 1

Location

Greenland, Summit Station

Collection

Paths Less Taken

NOAA Affiliation

NOAA Corps