Alternate Definitions for Snow bridge

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Term: Snow bridge
Definition: An arch formed by snow which has drifted across a crevasse, forming first a cornice, and ultimately a covering which may completely obscure the opening.  NSIDCCryosphere 

Snow covering (and often hiding) a crevasse. Snow bridges are a common threat to climbers on a snow-covered part of a glacier.  Swisseduc 

An arch formed by snow which has drifted across a crevasse, forming first a cornice, and ultimately a covering which may completely obscure the opening.  SPRI 

 GCW 
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Term: Snow bridge
Definition: Snow covering (and often hiding) a crevasse. Snow bridges are a common threat to climbers on a snow-covered part of a glacier.
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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Term: Snow bridge
Definition: An arch formed by snow which has drifted across a crevasse, forming first a cornice, and ultimately a covering which may completely obscure the opening.
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
Contributed by GCW Glossary
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Term: Snow bridge
Definition: An arch formed by snow which has drifted across a crevasse, forming first a cornice, and ultimately a covering which may completely obscure the opening.
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
Contributed by GCW Glossary
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