Firn is rounded, well-bonded snow that is older than one year. A firn aquifer is a buried layer of porous firn that contains liquid water. Seasonal firn aquifers are often found on mountain glaciers. Find more snow and ice terms in our Cryosphere Glossary: nsidc.org/learn/cryosphere-g…

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