Rime as a Relevant Part of Atmospheric Deposition in Mountain Regions

Abstract

This review presents the rime as an interesting hydrometeor which might substantially influence people and their environment. It summarises up-to-date knowledge on rime genesis and the factors affecting its formation and indicates its potential effects and impacts. Apart from rime's physical characteristics, this review deals with chemical composition of rime and indicates its relevance as a substantial part of atmospheric deposition, namely locally in mountain regions.