Sparkling snow (IMAGE)

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Sparkling snow

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What actually makes the snow sparkle on beautiful days? Understanding the nuances of the answer can help with everything from better avalanche forecasting to safer winter road conditions.

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Photo by Mathieu Nguyen.

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