Today's moment of winter
Always intrigued by these sorts of patterns in the pond ice. Does anyone know what causes them?
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I always assumed those kind of holes and cracks came either from springs that feed the pond, or critters who broke the ice.
... said AddiesDad on Feb 9, 2016 at 5:59 PM | link
I don't know, but I saw them today and was mesmerized. They look like neurons!
... said Jackie on Feb 9, 2016 at 7:13 PM | link
I grew up around ponds and spent a lot of time on the ice. In my experience they are caused by people throwing objects at thin ice. The object goes through the ice and creates fractures.
... said Kids! on Feb 10, 2016 at 2:01 PM | link