Glossary
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Snow stratigraphy
Scientific investigation and description of layer formation in snow cover. In this regard, properties like snow depth, snow crystal forms, grain size, and density are assessed and recorded in order to draw conclusions regarding the temporal progression and spatial distribution of changes in the snow cover. Snow stratigraphy is especially important for climate research and for gauging the risk of avalanches.