Comparative Images of Snow Crystals

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Layering and hollow interior characterizes this unusual depth hoar crystal.
Layering and hollow interior characterizes this unusual depth hoar crystal.

Another layered and hollow depth hoar crystal with little evidence of bonding.
Another layered and hollow depth hoar crystal with little evidence of bonding.

Obtained in a portion of a melting snowpack with little free water apparent.
Obtained in a portion of a melting snowpack with little free water apparent.

Obtained in the surface layer of a melting snowpack with much free water evident.
Obtained in the surface layer of a melting snowpack with much free water evident.

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