2008

TF0211 : Close-up of rime deposit on a twig

taken 16 years ago, near to Little Casterton, Rutland, England

Close-up of rime deposit on a twig
Close-up of rime deposit on a twig
The very cold (below freezing) liquid fog particles blown by a breeze from the east froze on impact with anything in their path. The 'feathers' actually grow towards the wind as further liquid droplets collide with those that have recently frozen.

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Category: Ice
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TF0211, 14 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Brian Green   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 19 February, 2008   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 26 February, 2008
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 023 110 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:41.2647N 0:29.2165W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 023 110
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Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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