| 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 |