2007-11-07 03:38:00 · 14 answers · asked by elohel 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
no, but there is such a thing as a snoWflake
2007-11-07 03:44:58 · answer #1 · answered by smoofus70 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes there are, frozen water crystals at temperatures and pressures ideal for snowfall tend to form macroscopically into hexagonal prisms, and they are as detailed and intricate as portrayed in the media. The one stipulation is that they are often shaped somewhat irregularly. You can see some very nice high-resolution images of snowflakes here:
ftp://198.77.171.17/pub/High%20resolution%20TIFF%20Snow%20Images%20from%20webpage
There is a theory that no two snowflakes ever look exactly alike, but that's actually not quite true, though it's extremely unlikely for it to happen. Snowflakes form by gradual buildup of tiny ice crystals, and the chance that two coalesce into exactly same formations is slim. Think of a box of a million puzzle pieces, all of which can interlock with each other, put together randomly, with each flake being one of the puzzle configurations. There's a chance you would get the same formation for two of them, but not much.
2007-11-07 03:53:30 · answer #2 · answered by Vangorn2000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes,there are;Snowflakes are aggregates of ice crystals which occur in an infinite variety of shape and form.At very low temperatures the flakes are small and their structure simple.At temperatures which are close to freezing-point,the individual flakes may be composed of a very large number of ice crystals (predominantly star-shaped) and the flake may then have a diameter up to several inches.
2007-11-07 04:30:31 · answer #3 · answered by Arasan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snowflakes is the description of the clusters of thousands of snow crystals that float to earth from the snow clouds. All these crystals have a beautiful and unique shape.
2007-11-07 03:45:28 · answer #4 · answered by More or less Cosmic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snowflakes are truly beautiful if you ever have the opportunity to see one. Here in north east USA we have too many opportunities! Seriously though, they are best viewed by wearing a dark coat and allowing them to land on you outside. They melt fast if they don't land on something very cold.
Hope you have the chance sometime!
2007-11-07 07:42:59 · answer #5 · answered by Lily S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, white ice crystals that have combined in a complex branched hexagonal form. Each one looks different.
2007-11-07 03:52:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
I wasn't surprised by your question. Its just your avatar. It looks like an overexcited surprised psycho.
2007-11-09 09:10:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
haven't you seen snow can you leave a message what country are you from or live in snow is like white lace
2007-11-07 03:57:54 · answer #8 · answered by qasarasara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-11-09 21:01:37 · answer #9 · answered by dream theatre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that how it falls to the ground
2007-11-07 06:18:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋