Recently, a woman in Suzhou, Anhui Province discovered an unprecedented snowflake, its shape is very different from the common six-petal snowflake, more like slender monosodium glutamate particles. This rare ice needle snow has sparked heated discussions among netizens. It is known that the conditions for the formation of this kind of ice needle snow are extremely harsh. The temperature must be below -5 degrees Celsius, and at the same time, it must meet the meteorological conditions such as few clouds, blue skies, and weak winds. With the right temperature and humidity, snowflakes can take on different shapes. If the temperature is below minus 5 degrees Celsius and the humidity is moderate, needle-like snowflakes will appear; If the temperature is particularly low, it is prone to columnar or tabular snowflakes. Experts explain that this kind of ice needle snow is actually a special crystal, and the scientific name is ice needle, not freezing rain.
The conditions for the formation of needlework snow are so harsh that it is really a miracle of nature. For most people, this kind of ice needlework may still be a novelty. But in fact, as early as January 2022, this kind of needle-like snow fell in many places in Henan, and the weather forecast of Dengzhou City at that time showed that the weather phenomenon was "ice needle", which was also called "Luo Mian Snow" by many people because of its resemblance to fine flour sifted out with a Luo sieve. And in December 2023, many netizens also said that there was a kind of "flake or needle-like ice crystal" in the sky.
So, how exactly did this magical needle snow come about? According to experts, the formation of needlework is closely related to temperature and humidity. Temperatures that are too low or too high are not conducive to the formation of needle snow, as is humidity, which can be affected by being too wet or too dry. This rare needle snow can only be formed if all the conditions are just right.
For this magical ice needle snow, netizens have expressed surprise and curiosity. Some netizens said, "After living for so many years, it's the first time I've seen such snowflakes." Some netizens said, "This is simply a work of art from nature!" Some netizens even joked, "Is this something that can be used to make MSG?" ”
For this kind of ice needle snow, which has not been encountered in 30 years, it not only opened people's eyes, but also increased their knowledge. It turns out that snowflakes not only have the common six-petal shape, but also have a variety of different shapes, such as needles, columns, plates, and so on. These are the wonders of nature, and people can't help but marvel at the magic of nature.
If you've seen this amazing needlework, share your experience in the comments section. At the same time, I also hope that everyone can pay more attention to and cherish the beauty of nature, protect the environment, so that this beautiful scene can exist in our lives forever.