Real rippled icicle 111024.505

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A crystal-clear scan of a thriving icicle, grown in a controlled laboratory environment to observe and analyze its unique morphology in depth. All data gathered from this pioneering study is available for open-source research through The Icicle Atlas, an online database. The distinctive ripples commonly seen on natural icicles result from the deliberate addition of a minute concentration of salt to the water during cultivation. This stunning icicle is the final mature state of the extensive study conducted as part of Icicle Atlas Run 111024. The three-dimensional digital file was derived from high-resolution image 505, carefully paired with seven successive images capturing its precise growth progression. Explore further research through The Icicle Atlas at Run 111024 or browse related STL files depicting this icicle's earlier developmental stages. When preparing to print, please note that units of measurement for the STL file are expressed in millimeters.