What Are Big Snowflakes? Understanding Snowflake Aggregates
Discover what big snowflakes are and how they form as aggregates of individual flakes in our informative video.
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A big snowflake is often referred to as a snowflake aggregate. These are essentially clusters of individual snowflakes that stick together, creating larger flakes. Conditions for their formation include near-freezing temperatures and a humid atmosphere, allowing the flakes to bond as they fall.
FAQs & Answers
- What causes snowflakes to be larger? Larger snowflakes typically form when individual flakes cluster together due to humid conditions and near-freezing temperatures.
- What types of snowflakes exist? Snowflakes can vary widely in shape, including single crystals, dendrites, and aggregates, depending on the temperature and humidity.
- Can all snowflakes be aggregates? Not all snowflakes are aggregates; they can also form as distinct shapes, but aggregation leads to the larger, flake formations.