The Unbelievable World of Snowflakes

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stellar dendrite snowflake photo

So, is Wilson Bentley's hypothesis that "no two snowflakes are alike" true? It is technically possible, if they formed under identical atmospheric conditions.



Identical snow crystals of very simple form have been identified. However, it is a near impossibility for two identical snowflakes to form.

Image credit: SnowCrystals.com

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