Firnspiegel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005596",
  "term": "Firnspiegel",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A thin, transparent, and often highly reflective layer of ice that forms on the surface of firn or old snow. It develops when a shallow layer of surface snow melts and then refreezes, creating a smooth, glassy appearance. This ice layer can significantly increase the albedo of the snowpack and make travel across glaciers more hazardous due to reduced friction.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/firnspiegel/"
}