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.