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Added on: 17th May 2016

 

 

ICE CAVE

Ice cave in Alaska

An ice cave is any type of natural cave (most commonly lava tubes 

or limestone caves) that contains significant amounts of perennial

(year-round) ice which – when lit by daylight – creates spectacular

displays in the cave. This beautiful ice cave formed in Alaska.

 

 

CARVED ICEBERG

Carved Iceberg

Formed by biting polar winds, freezing waters and sub-zero

temperatures, these breath taking carved icebergs can be found

in the west of the Antarctic Peninsula, the northernmost

part of the mainland of Antarctica.

 

 

ICE CIRCLE

Ice circle

Also known as ice disc or ice pan, the ice circle is a rare

natural phenomenon that occurs in slow moving water in

cold climates. Ice circles are thin and circular slabs of ice that

rotate slowly in the water. In 2013, a giant ice circle of over

50ft (15m) in diameter was observed in North Dakota.

 

 

ICE CANYON 

Ice canyon

In Greenland, the world´s largest island 80% of which is covered

under a permanent ice sheet, ice canyons sometimes form.

Known as the Birthday Canyon, this 150ft (46m) deep canyon

carved by melt-water is one of the most photographed features

of the island.

 

 

GLACIER

Glacier

The main difference between a glacier and an iceberg is that

glacier only forms on land and it is usually larger than an

iceberg that floats – mostly submerged – in water. Known as

the Upsala Glacier, this glacier is located in the 

Los Glaciares National Park in Southwest Argentina.

 

 

FROZEN WATERFALL

Frozen waterfall

Frozen waterfalls form gradually by progressive freezing

of the flowing water.

 

 

ICE SCULPTURE

ice formations on Michigan St. Joseph Lighthouse

Characterized by freezing rain and strong winds, ice storms

can create incredible ice sculptures by encasing trees and

other objects in a solid ice wrap. One of these creative ice storms

created this ice formation on the Michigan St. Joseph Lighthouse.

 

 

GLACIAL CAVE

Glacial cave

A glacier cave is a cave formed within the ice of a glacier by

water running through or under the glacier. Partly submerged,

this stunning glacier cave formed in the Perito Moreno Glacier

in Argentina. The ice facade is approximately 200ft (60m) high.

 

 

ICE SPIKE

Ice spike

An ice spike is an ice formation that projects upwards from the

surface of a body of frozen water. Ice spikes have been reported

for many decades, although their occurrence is quite rare.

These ice spikes were observed in the Rio Blanco River

in Argentina.

 


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