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Everything You Could Ever Want to Know About Ice - GEO GIRL

Offered By: GEO GIRL via YouTube

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Geology Courses Environmental Science Courses Crystal Structures Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of ice in this comprehensive 25-minute video. Delve into the properties of ice, including why it floats and appears blue. Discover over 19 different types of ice, from common hexagonal structures to exotic dense varieties that sink in water. Learn about amorphous ice and its potential implications for alien life. Examine atmospheric ice formations such as rime, sleet, hail, and intricate snowflakes. Gain insights into the crystal structures, formation processes, and scientific significance of various ice forms, enhancing your understanding of this ubiquitous yet complex substance.

Syllabus

Outline
What is ice?
Why ice floats?
Why ice looks blue?
Different types of ice?
Amorphous ice
List of 19+ ice phases
Does dense ice prevent alien life?
Rime ice
Ice pellets sleet
Hail
Snowflakes


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GEO GIRL

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