Frozen Lakes №4: The Blue Maze

Åraksfjorden, Norway

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Abstract aerial photography of Norway by Northlandscapes, Jan Erik Waider

Cracks and open channels in the ice of a frozen lake caused by fluctuations in temperature

Aerial view of frozen lake Åraksfjorden in Norway with cracks and open channels caused by temperature fluctuations

Drone view of a frozen lake in Norway with cracks and open channels caused by temperature fluctuations

Chaotic patterns and cracks on frozen lake Åraksfjorden in Norway during thawing weather

Aerial view of a frozen lake in Norway with a maze of cracks and channels caused by warm temperatures

Aerial view of a frozen lake in Norway with a maze of cracks caused by warmer temperatures

Cracks on a frozen lake in Norway during thawing weather

Frozen Lakes №4: The Blue Maze

The cracks in the ice of frozen lakes are the result of the constant expansion and contraction of the ice caused by fluctuations in temperature. When the temperature drops, the ice contracts, causing stress on its surface. As the temperature rises again, the ice expands, creating cracks along the surface. The cracks often run in chaotic patterns because the stress is not evenly distributed across the ice. The strength of the ice also varies depending on its thickness and composition, which can result in the cracks crossing in unexpected ways. These chaotic patterns can create stunning visual displays that are in constant change and transformation.

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

Published March 2023

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Jan Erik Waider
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