Naturally Speaking: Different types of frost

Wed
08
Jan

Naturally Speaking: Different types of frost


Recent hoar frost is seen on grass leaves and stems. (Photo by Jerry Davis)

Early winter is a great time to marvel at frost formation on vegetation. We can get by just calling the buildup of frozen water as ice if it falls as rain and freezes or frost if it comes from moisture in the air and goes directly to frost, or some mixture between.

 

 


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