Scientist in deep snow pit
![Scientist in deep snow pit measuring the density profile of the surface snowpack. Cutting blocks of snow out along pit wall.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/Gul_DSC07727LS_041415.jpg?itok=k98pubK5)
Detailed Description
Spring fieldwork on the Benchmark Glaciers involves digging deep snow pits to measure the density profile of the surface snowpack.
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Public Domain.
Photographer: Louis Sass, USGS
Spring fieldwork on the Benchmark Glaciers involves digging deep snow pits to measure the density profile of the surface snowpack.
Public Domain.
Photographer: Louis Sass, USGS