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Snow and ice density
|
Typical densities of snow and ice (kg/m³) |
|
|---|---|
|
New snow (immediately after falling in calm) |
50-70 |
|
Damp new snow |
100-200 |
|
Settled snow |
200-300 |
|
Depth hoar |
100-300 |
|
Wind packed snow |
350-400 |
|
Firn |
400-830 |
|
Very wet snow and firn |
700-800 |
|
Glacier ice |
830-917 |
Source: Paterson, W.S.B. 1994. The Physics of Glaciers.
