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Query:

Subject: Is it possible for non-salt water to be below 32 degrees without freezing.

Date: Sun Sep 5 19:17:49 1999
Posted by Daniel M. Mulcahy
Grade level: 4-6 School: Calverton Independent School
City: Huntingtownn State/Province: MD Country: USA
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 936573469.Es
Message:

My question is based on reports that I have read about mountain climbers 
who have fallen through snow/ice into normal, non-salty liquid water, with 
a temperature below 32 degrees.  Is this possible, is it an atmospheric 
pressure related issue?  Thanks in advance for your help!


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