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In the United States formed "ice volcanoes"

Added	Mon, 24/02/2020
Источники	gismeteo.ru
Дата публикации	Sun, 23/02/2020
Версии	The formation of ice and snow over the pond

The famous American lake Michigan continues amazing natural "show." Due to a cold front passing through the Midwest, on the pond there was an unusual phenomenon — ice volcanoes, which emits blocks of ice and spurting water.

Ice frozen volcano is a cone-shaped mound appeared above the surface of the lake due to the rapid influx of water and ice masses through the cracks in the thick ice.

The formation of an ice volcano is impossible without the aid of cold air, strong winds and waves. Such conditions have allowed to grow in Michigan amazing cones in just a few hours.

Experts warn locals and tourists to get such education can be dangerous.

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