Meteorologymedium#136
Clear ice forms when:
A
Large supercooled droplets spread before freezing
CorrectB
Small supercooled droplets freeze instantly
C
Ice crystals deposit directly from vapor
D
Frost forms on the aircraft surface
Explanation
Clear (glaze) ice forms when large supercooled droplets hit the aircraft and spread before freezing, creating a smooth, transparent, hard-to-remove ice layer.
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