There’s now doubt that the beauty of nature will never ceases to amaze us. With each season, there is something special to admire. During the winter, that includes snow, of course. But I would argue that ice is very much underappreciated. To be fair, there are a lot of good reasons to not be a fan of ice. This is particularly true when it covers roads.
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That said, have you ever stopped to appreciate the many ways ice forms on the surface of lakes, oceans, and other bodies of water? When this happens, some of the coolest waves can form, all because the water managed to freeze in just the right way. To see what I mean for yourself, check out the breathtaking video below.
@swiftstream3 Frozen waves #tiktok #fyp #foryou #ice ♬ original sound – SwiftStream
Did you know that water can move like that when frozen? It’s easy to think that large waves would not be able to get past this icy exterior. But an ocean or lake’s ability to produce waves has a lot to do with the thickness of the ice on top. When ice is simply on the surface, it’s much easier to get those satisfying frozen waves.
Have You Ever Seen Frozen Waves Before? These Mesmerizing Clips of Icy Water Will Leave You in Awe
“This is so wild. I didn’t know there were so many different ways ice is shaped,” someone admits in reply to this popular video, with another person adding, “The crunchy sounds regulated my nervous system. Thank you.”
These frozen waves aren’t the only reasons to love winter. There’s also this ice waterfall a brave kayaker dared to venture down. Plus, there are frozen lakes so clear, you can see just about everything that’s below the surface, like this one in Wisconsin!
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