Chapter VII. 



cornices, which are so intricate and so situated in relation to 

 one another as to form a real scaffolding to support the ice- 

 dome, which is usually of a spongy consistency and quite light. 



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Thus on Kuwen/oii th«' cornices are far more solid and safe than 

 in the Alps, and. in spite of tlicii- iiumher and extent, there was 

 no visihle sign of ;i lecent collapse at anv poiiit. 



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