Patterns in ash-covered melting snow
The formation of regular patterns in snow covered by a layer of dark material is investigated as an instability phenomenon. A detailed analysis of the energy balance of the system highlights the prevalent role of solar radiation in such phenomena, and puts the base for further investigations.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti
2018-11-01
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| Series: | Atti della Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti : Classe di Scienze Fisiche, Matematiche e Naturali |
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1478/AAPP.96S3A8
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