firn field
C39211
concept
A firn field is an extensive area of compacted, granular snow that persists year-round and gradually transforms into glacial ice.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| glacial névé | 1 |
Instances (2)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Aletschfirn | — |
|
Garibaldi Névé (nearby icefield)
surface form:
Garibaldi Névé
|
glacial névé |