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NATUR SCHNEEFLOCKE
Snowflakes, light micrograph. In the centre are two plate snowflakes, while around the outside are dendritic snowflakes. Snowflakes are symmetrical ice crystals that form in calm air with temperatures near the freezing point of water. The exact shape of a snowflake depends on local climatic conditions. Snowflakes typically have hexagonal symmetry, as seen here. No two snowflakes are identical, as each experiences a wide range of conditions as it forms inside a cloud. Magnification: x20 when printed at 10 centimetres wide. (KEYSTONE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/CHR 366 EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY) === ===
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SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY SPL
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EYE OF SCIENCE
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3400 x 2550 px
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