Frozen Lakes №3: Chasing Patterns

Kilefjorden, Norway

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Aerial view of frozen lake with windblown snow and various holes in ice due to thaw

Aerial view of a frozen lake in Norway with windblown snow and various holes in ice due to thawing weather

Frozen lake in Norway with windblown snow and holes in ice due to thaw

Frozen lake in Norway from an aerial view with various holes in ice due to thawing weather

Abstract aerial view of a frozen lake in Norway with windblown snow

Abstract aerial view of a frozen lake in Norway with large holes in ice due to thawing weather

Aerial view of a frozen lake in Norway with large holes and cracks in ice due to thawing weather

Aerial view of a frozen lake in Norway with hundreds of holes and cracks in ice due to thawing weather

Aerial photo of a frozen lake in Norway with large holes in the ice due to thawing weather

Aerial photograph of a frozen lake in Norway with cracks in the ice due to thawing weather

Aerial photograph of a frozen lake in Norway with cracks and open channels in the ice due to thawing weather

Abstract aerial view of a frozen lake in Norway with cracks and open channels in the ice due to thawing weather

Frozen Lakes №3: Chasing Patterns

The formation of holes and cracks on frozen lakes is a result of a variety of factors, including temperature changes, wind, water currents, and the physical characteristics of the ice itself. Norway's cold climate and fluctuating temperatures make its frozen lakes particularly susceptible to cracking and breaking. Strong winds and water currents can also create stress on the ice, leading to cracks and the formation of ridges. The wind is also responsible for the exciting snow drifts on the ice shaped like arrowheads. The formation of these patterns can be a visually stunning spectacle that showcases the art of nature, seen from a bird's eye view.

See related series: №1, №2, №3, №4 and №5

Published March 2023

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