Rime Ice Formations

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Rime Ice Formations

Some trees covered in rime ice on the saddle between North Chiwaukum and Middle Chiwaukum. These formations known as "hard rime" are formed on the windward side of rocks when freezing fog combines with high wind velocity. February 28, 2010.

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on Mar 1, 2010 9:30 pm

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