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Dana W. Pratt III

Michigan Striped Icebergs and Frozen Waves

Michigan Striped Icebergs and Frozen Waves

Icebergs in Lake Michigan sometimes have stripes, formed by
layers of snow that react to different conditions.

Blue stripes are often created when a crevice in the ice sheet
fills up with melt water and freezes so quickly that no bubbles form.

When an iceberg falls into the lake, a layer of water can
freeze to the underside. If this is rich in algae, it can form a
green stripe.

Brown, black and yellow lines are caused by sediment, picked up
when the ice sheet grinds downhill towards the lake.

Frozen Wave Pixs - Nature is amazing!

The water froze the instant the wave broke through the
ice. That's what it is like in Lake Michigan where it is the
coldest weather in decades. Water freezes the instant
it comes in contact with the air. The temperature of the
water is already some degrees below freezing.

Just look at how the wave froze in mid-air!!!

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1st Annual Alpenfrost Weekend

  • Ice Skate downtown
  • Ice Putting Contest
  • Dance at Treetops
  • Chili & Hot Wings Cook-Off
  • Polar Plunge
  • Snowman Building Contest
  • Frosty 5K
  • Wine Tasting
  • Photos At The Ice Tree
  • Open Mic Night
  • Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
  • Hot Cocoa & Cookies un Pavilion on Court
  • Best Holiday Decorated Business Contest
  • Ice Sculpting, Prizes and Much More
  • Show Your…


Time:February 10, 2012 at 9am to February 11, 2012 at 6pm
Location:Community Wide In Gaylord MI
Website or Map:http://www.gaylordalpenfrost.…
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Alpenfrost 2012

Join the fun on February 10 and 11 at ALPENFROST, Gaylord's first WINTER WONDERLAND festival!! There will be great events for everyone to enjoy!

 

FEBRUARY 10:

5pm - Wertz Warriors Arrive.

7pm to 1am - Beer Festival at TREETOPS with beer tastings, dinner, and live music!

 

FEBRUARY 11:

9am - FROSTY 5K Run/Walk starts and ends at Downtown Gaylord's Pavilion On Court.

10:30am to 2pm - Family Fun SNOWMOBILE Ride leaves and returns from…



Time:February 10, 2012 all day
Location:Gaylord, MI
Website or Map:http://www.gaylordalpenfrost.…
Phone:989-731-7378
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