By: musicianonskis
Nov 05 2013
Tags: Burma, ice
Category: Autumn, Gatineau Park
2 Comments
An extra photo from yesterday’s hike – crunchy ice crystals underfoot.
Our resident expert says this is called Needle Ice. It is primary frost heave; heave without the soil, formed at the surface. It requires a cold atmosphere and saturated soil at the surface.
saturated – yes indeed!
Our resident expert says this is called Needle Ice. It is primary frost heave; heave without the soil, formed at the surface. It requires a cold atmosphere and saturated soil at the surface.
saturated – yes indeed!