Subj : ES Picture of the Day 07  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Thu Apr 07 2022 12:00:58

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Hoarfrost Crystals in Maine

   April 07, 2022

    Hoarfrost 12 012222

   Photographer:  John Stetson

   Summary Authors:  John Stetson;  Cadan Cummings

   Shown above is a photo of  hoarfrost taken on January 22, 2022, near
    Sebago Lake, Maine. Hoarfrost forms in very cold weather when moist
   air is cooled to a sub-freezing  dew point, which quickly converts
   the water vapor directly into these intricate ice structures. Although
   winter conditions are  not prone for moist air, direct sunlight can
   promote increased  water vapor near ground level through causing
   snow to either  sublimate or melt and evaporate. The crystals are
   typically short-lived since they appear overnight and disappear
   gradually throughout the day as the Sun climbs higher in the sky.
     * Sebago Lake, Maine Coordinates: 43.8537, -70.5621

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Cryosphere Links

     *  Guide to Frost
     *  What is the Cryosphere?
     *  Bentley Snow Crystals
     *  Glaciers of the World
     *  Ice, Snow, and Glaciers: The Water Cycle
     *  The National Snow and Ice Data Center Google Earth Images
     *  Snow and Ice Crystals

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