On a steep clay slope at Potato Creek State Park (North Liberty, Indiana), I found these unusual ice formations right on the surface of the ground. My guess is that moisture was seeping out of the clay and freezing.
Yes, they are cool indeed. Cold, in fact! I'm glad someone besides me got to see such an interesting natural phenomenon! Thanks for commenting Intrepid!
Saw these ice formations near a canal path in Nevada City, CA last week while walking. Forgot my camera that day, so I can't prove it.
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Yes, they are cool indeed. Cold, in fact! I'm glad someone besides me got to see such an interesting natural phenomenon! Thanks for commenting Intrepid!
ReplyDeleteI think this is called "needle ice" and yes, the pores in the compact clayey soil are slowly pushing the ice out... like a spaghetti maker.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathleen. Good to know!
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