SNOWFLAKE: Yes it is that time of year and even though many people who must drive to work hope that it only snows on weekends the inevitably of snowflakes occurring in this area of the country is probably high. It is beautiful when you can watch it through a window or during a walk in the woods but one experience that is only experienced by scientists or video producers is the formation of snowflakes. It’s easy to miss the beauty of a snowflake if you don’t take a close look. These tiny crystals form when water freezes onto a dust particle or other nucleation site, and they grow as water vapor freezes on to the nucleus. The structured appearance of a snowflake comes from the bonds formed between water molecules, but the exact type and shape of crystal formed—not all snowflakes are six-sided!—depends on the local temperature and humidity during freezing. I know an elf that goes by the name of Snowflake - I think she would love this - check it out! https://vimeo/87342468
Posted on: Thu, 25 Dec 2014 16:53:04 +0000
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