Question

What is nivation process

Answer 1

"Nivation is the processes that occur under a snow patch. The primary processes are mass wasting and the freeze and thaw cycle, in which fallen snow gets compacted into firn... These sub-processes include erosion (if any) or initiation of erosion, weathering, and meltwater flow from beneath the snow patch."

Answer 2

Nivation is the processes that occur under a snow patch. The primary processesare mass wasting and the freeze and thaw cycle, in which fallen snow gets compacted into firn or névé.