Firn

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Term: Firn
Definition: (from the German) Dense, old snow in which the crystals are partly joined together, but in which the air pockets still communicate with each other. It has a sugary texture.
GCW Swisseduc
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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