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Quasi-liquid layer at the surface is thought

to be responsible for:

• Snow crystal morphologies

• Thunder cloud electrification

• Atmospheric chemistry

• Frost heave

Atmospheric Sciences

Ice = Ih (hexagonal)

The role of this quasi-liquid layer in crystal-growth

is not well understood, but surface-diffusion and

molecular flow will play major roles.

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