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Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > PRECIPITATION > LIQUID WATER EQUIVALENT

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LIQUID WATER EQUIVALENT  

Definition

  • The liquid content of solid precipitation that has accumulated on the ground (snow depth). The accumulation may consist of snow, ice formed by freezing precipitation, freezing liquid precipitation, or ice formed by the refreezing of melted snow. (en)

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  • 2014-04-14 16:22:54.0 [128.183.164.42] updated definition update Definition (The liquid content of solid precipitation that has accumulated on the ground (snow depth). The accumulation may consist of snow, ice formed by freezing precipitation, freezing liquid precipitation, or ice formed by the refreezing of melted snow.); update Definition (National Weather Service Glossary, NOAA, 2009);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/eca0080c-b001-4b6a-b978-f76415e28421

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