Crystal Orientation in a Wet Growth Hailstone

L. Levi National Research Council of Argentina, Buenos Aires

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E. Achaval Meteorological Service of Argentina, Buenos Aires

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A. N. Aufdermaur Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research, Davos

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Abstract

The statistical distribution of c axis orientations has been analysed in a natural hailstone showing typical features of wet growth. A marked maximum has been observed at an angle between 80° and 90° from the radial direction. It is the first time that this kind of orientation, typical of wet growth in wind tunnel experiments, has been observed in natural hailstones.

Abstract

The statistical distribution of c axis orientations has been analysed in a natural hailstone showing typical features of wet growth. A marked maximum has been observed at an angle between 80° and 90° from the radial direction. It is the first time that this kind of orientation, typical of wet growth in wind tunnel experiments, has been observed in natural hailstones.

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