Snow - Revision history

PolarTwin: Link

2022-12-25T11:51:35Z

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	== Water source ==		== Water source ==
	{{Main\|Water}}		{{Main\|Water}}
	The melting of snow or [[ice]] releases [[water]], including in glacial ice, tabular icebergs and ice shelves over oceans. Meltwater is often found in the ablation zone of glaciers, where the rate of snow cover is reducing, and it can be produced during volcanic eruptions. When meltwater pools on the surface rather than flowing, it forms melt ponds. As the weather gets colder meltwater will often re-freeze. Meltwater can collect or melt under the ice's surface. These pools of water, known as subglacial lakes can form due to geothermal [[heat]] and friction.		The melting of snow or [[ice]] releases [[water]], including in glacial ice, tabular icebergs and ice shelves over oceans. Meltwater is often found in the ablation zone of glaciers, where the rate of snow cover is reducing, and it can be produced during volcanic eruptions. When meltwater pools on the surface rather than flowing, it forms melt ponds. As the weather gets colder meltwater will often re-freeze. Meltwater can collect or melt under the ice's surface. These pools of water, known as subglacial lakes can form due to geothermal [[heat]] and [[friction]].

	Meltwater provides drinking water for a large proportion of the world's population, as well as providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric plants. This meltwater can originate from seasonal snowfall, or from the melting of more permanent glaciers. Climate change threatens the precipitation of snow and the shrinking volume of glaciers.		Meltwater provides drinking water for a large proportion of the world's population, as well as providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric plants. This meltwater can originate from seasonal snowfall, or from the melting of more permanent glaciers. Climate change threatens the precipitation of snow and the shrinking volume of glaciers.

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PolarTwin: /* Dependencies */ Simplifying Dependencies section; History tab can be consulted for the previous version

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Dependencies: Simplifying Dependencies section; History tab can be consulted for the previous version

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	Meltwater provides drinking water for a large proportion of the world's population, as well as providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric plants. This meltwater can originate from seasonal snowfall, or from the melting of more permanent glaciers. Climate change threatens the precipitation of snow and the shrinking volume of glaciers.		Meltwater provides drinking water for a large proportion of the world's population, as well as providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric plants. This meltwater can originate from seasonal snowfall, or from the melting of more permanent glaciers. Climate change threatens the precipitation of snow and the shrinking volume of glaciers.
	==Dependencies==		==Dependencies==
	*[[Hydrogen]]		*[[Water]]
	*[[Oxygen]]		**[[Ice]]
	**[[Water]]		**'''Snow'''
	***[[Ice]]
	***'''Snow'''
	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Water]]		* [[Water]]

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2022-11-21T18:34:57Z

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	[[File:Bærum, Norway - panoramio (3).jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Wood cabin among snow in Bærum, Norway.]]		[[File:Bærum, Norway - panoramio (3).jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Wood cabin among snow in Bærum, Norway.]]
	'''Snow''' comprises individual ice crystals that grow while suspended in the atmosphere (usually within clouds) and then fall, accumulating on the ground where they undergo further changes. It consists of frozen crystalline [[water]] throughout its life cycle, starting when, under suitable conditions, the ice crystals form in the atmosphere, increase to millimeter size, precipitate and accumulate on surfaces, then metamorphose in place, and ultimately melt, slide or sublimate away.		'''Snow''' comprises individual [[ice]] crystals that grow while suspended in the atmosphere (usually within clouds) and then fall, accumulating on the ground where they undergo further changes. It consists of frozen crystalline [[water]] throughout its life cycle, starting when, under suitable conditions, the ice crystals form in the atmosphere, increase to millimeter size, precipitate and accumulate on surfaces, then metamorphose in place, and ultimately melt, slide or sublimate away.

	Snowstorms organize and develop by feeding on sources of atmospheric moisture and cold air. Snowflakes nucleate around particles in the atmosphere by attracting supercooled water droplets, which freeze in hexagonal-shaped crystals. As snow accumulates into a snowpack, it may blow into drifts. Over time, accumulated snow metamorphoses, by sintering, sublimation and freeze-thaw. Where the climate is cold enough for year-to-year accumulation, a glacier may form. Otherwise, snow typically melts seasonally, causing runoff into streams and rivers and recharging groundwater. Major snow-prone areas include the polar regions, the northernmost half of the Northern Hemisphere and mountainous regions worldwide with sufficient moisture and cold temperatures. In the Southern Hemisphere, snow is confined primarily to mountainous areas, apart from Antarctica.		Snowstorms organize and develop by feeding on sources of atmospheric moisture and cold air. Snowflakes nucleate around particles in the atmosphere by attracting supercooled water droplets, which freeze in hexagonal-shaped crystals. As snow accumulates into a snowpack, it may blow into drifts. Over time, accumulated snow metamorphoses, by sintering, sublimation and freeze-thaw. Where the climate is cold enough for year-to-year accumulation, a glacier may form. Otherwise, snow typically melts seasonally, causing runoff into streams and rivers and recharging groundwater. Major snow-prone areas include the polar regions, the northernmost half of the Northern Hemisphere and mountainous regions worldwide with sufficient moisture and cold temperatures. In the Southern Hemisphere, snow is confined primarily to mountainous areas, apart from Antarctica.

PolarTwin: Water source section, copying from main article Water

2022-11-21T14:22:14Z

Water source section, copying from main article Water

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	Snow affects such human activities as transportation: creating the need for keeping roadways, wings, and windows clear; agriculture: providing water to crops and safeguarding livestock; sports such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowmachine travel; and warfare. Snow affects ecosystems as well, providing an insulating layer during winter under which plants and animals are able to survive the cold.		Snow affects such human activities as transportation: creating the need for keeping roadways, wings, and windows clear; agriculture: providing water to crops and safeguarding livestock; sports such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowmachine travel; and warfare. Snow affects ecosystems as well, providing an insulating layer during winter under which plants and animals are able to survive the cold.

			== Water source ==
			{{Main\|Water}}
			The melting of snow or [[ice]] releases [[water]], including in glacial ice, tabular icebergs and ice shelves over oceans. Meltwater is often found in the ablation zone of glaciers, where the rate of snow cover is reducing, and it can be produced during volcanic eruptions. When meltwater pools on the surface rather than flowing, it forms melt ponds. As the weather gets colder meltwater will often re-freeze. Meltwater can collect or melt under the ice's surface. These pools of water, known as subglacial lakes can form due to geothermal [[heat]] and friction.

			Meltwater provides drinking water for a large proportion of the world's population, as well as providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric plants. This meltwater can originate from seasonal snowfall, or from the melting of more permanent glaciers. Climate change threatens the precipitation of snow and the shrinking volume of glaciers.
	==Dependencies==		==Dependencies==
	*[[Hydrogen]]		*[[Hydrogen]]

PolarTwin: /* Dependencies */

2022-11-21T13:57:55Z

Dependencies

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	*[[Hydrogen]]		*[[Hydrogen]]
	*[[Oxygen]]		*[[Oxygen]]
	**~~'''~~Water~~'''~~		**[[Water]]
	***[[Ice]]		***[[Ice]]
	***[[Snow]]		***'''Snow'''
	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Water]]		* [[Water]]

PolarTwin: Dependencies section

2022-11-21T13:57:39Z

Dependencies section

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	Snow affects such human activities as transportation: creating the need for keeping roadways, wings, and windows clear; agriculture: providing water to crops and safeguarding livestock; sports such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowmachine travel; and warfare. Snow affects ecosystems as well, providing an insulating layer during winter under which plants and animals are able to survive the cold.		Snow affects such human activities as transportation: creating the need for keeping roadways, wings, and windows clear; agriculture: providing water to crops and safeguarding livestock; sports such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowmachine travel; and warfare. Snow affects ecosystems as well, providing an insulating layer during winter under which plants and animals are able to survive the cold.
			==Dependencies==
			*[[Hydrogen]]
			*[[Oxygen]]
			**'''Water'''
			***[[Ice]]
			***[[Snow]]
	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Water]]		* [[Water]]

PolarTwin: Should be long enough

2022-10-19T10:55:48Z

Should be long enough

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	[[Category:Uncategorized articles]]		[[Category:Uncategorized articles]]
	~~[[Category:Stubs]]~~

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			[[File:Bærum, Norway - panoramio (3).jpg\|thumb\|300px\|Wood cabin among snow in Bærum, Norway.]]
	'''Snow''' comprises individual ice crystals that grow while suspended in the atmosphere (usually within clouds) and then fall, accumulating on the ground where they undergo further changes. It consists of frozen crystalline [[water]] throughout its life cycle, starting when, under suitable conditions, the ice crystals form in the atmosphere, increase to millimeter size, precipitate and accumulate on surfaces, then metamorphose in place, and ultimately melt, slide or sublimate away.		'''Snow''' comprises individual ice crystals that grow while suspended in the atmosphere (usually within clouds) and then fall, accumulating on the ground where they undergo further changes. It consists of frozen crystalline [[water]] throughout its life cycle, starting when, under suitable conditions, the ice crystals form in the atmosphere, increase to millimeter size, precipitate and accumulate on surfaces, then metamorphose in place, and ultimately melt, slide or sublimate away.

PolarTwin: /* See also */

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Water]]		* [[Water]]
	*		* [[Water#Snowmelt]]

	== References ==		== References ==