Grow Snow Crystals

 

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Grow Your Own Snow Crystals!


Every snow crystal has a six-sided (hexagonal) shape, but they come in all different arrangements and sizes. As a snowflake forms, it can move to different parts of the cloud. Differences in temperature and humidity affect the snowflake's shape.

Click the image below to access our updated snow crystal simulator and grow your own unique snowflake!


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