With further melting, refreezing, and increased weight from newer snowfall above, the snow reaches a granular recrystallized stage intermediate between flakes and ice known as firn.

随着进一步的融化、再结冰，以及上方新的降雪增加的重量，这些雪变成再次结晶阶段的颗粒状中间物，介于小薄片与冰块之间，被称作万年雪。

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Snow and ice emit microwaves, but the signal is different for wet, melting snow than for dry.

雪和冰都放射微波，但潮湿、融化的雪放射的微波信号与未融化的雪不同。

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The rate of melting in the Arctic isn't just a function of temperature change; local weather conditions, snow cover and ocean currents can also influence ice loss.

北极冰的融化速度加快只是气温变化的一种后果；当地的天气状况，冰雪覆盖程度和洋流都影响着冰的消融。

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Signs of climate change include an increase in rain when there used to be only snow, new plant life,and melting ice sheets.

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Scientists say these particles disturb the monsoon system and exacerbate the melting of snow and ice in the Himalayas.

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All of London's airports were open and reported only a small number of cancellations Tuesday as the sun came out and started melting away the snow and ice.

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Lahar floods are among the main hazards originated by ice and snow melting during eruptions of glacier-clad volcanoes.

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