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Acicular ice

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003228

Ice crystals characterized by a needle-like or columnar shape, often observed in cirrus clouds or during certain atmospheric conditions. These crystals form when water vapor deposits directly onto existing ice nuclei at very cold temperatures. Their specific shape influences the optical properties of clouds, leading to phenomena like halos.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003228
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003228",
  "term": "Acicular ice",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Ice crystals characterized by a needle-like or columnar shape, often observed in cirrus clouds or during certain atmospheric conditions. These crystals form when water vapor deposits directly onto existing ice nuclei at very cold temperatures. Their specific shape influences the optical properties of clouds, leading to phenomena like halos.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/acicular-ice/"
}

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