Snow: The Surprising Natural Insulator Explained Is Not What You Think

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:00]Snow is a super insulator.

[00:00:02]It traps air.

[00:00:04]Tiny air pockets reduce heat transfer.

[00:00:06]A thick snow layer can be over 90% air.

[00:00:10]This air blanket protects plants and hibernating animals.

[00:00:13]Arctic igloos demonstrate [music] this perfectly.

[00:00:16]They stay surprisingly warm inside.

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