Saturday, August 22, 2009

Ice Spikes

Fascinating Frozen Wonders of Nature:


These amazing ice spikes, generally known as penitentes due to their resemblance to processions of white-hooded monks, can be found on mountain glaciers and vary in size. As this accelerates, deep troughs are formed, leaving peaks of ice standing between them. Chile is home to the rugged mountain terrain of the Andes, and the severe weather extremes at different altitudes make for some stunning ice formations, like daggers looking ice field.

1 comment:

  1. Yes i have heard about Eisriesenwelt Ice Caves that they are the largest known..


    is there some more curvy ones?

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