| ID | #1635956590 |
| Added | Wed, 03/11/2021 |
| Author | July N. |
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| Phenomena | |
| Status | Result
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| Resume |
Initial data
This ice circle was found in the northeastern part of Utah, February 21, 2002.
Original news
Northeastern Utah
February 21, 2002
Hypotheses
The formation of ice and snow over the pond
On the ice surface of the reservoir formed circles of different diameters. The scientific explanation for the formation of ice circles is that the bend of the river or over the underwater keys accelerated the flow of water crushes and twists formed ice crust, forming an ice disc. Then the rest of the ice on the surface of the water involved in rotation and sticks to the disk, which not only increases its size, but also gives a perfect round shape. Occurs mainly in waters with fairly strong current.
Events
Rocket launches (from space.skyrocket.de)
- Site: Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Eastern Test Range, Cape Canaveral, Florida (USA) Vehicle: Atlas-3B-DEC Payload: EchoStar 7
Investigation
Usually such circles are formed due to the peculiarities of the flow. The constant movement of water prevents the formation of an ice crust. As a rule, this circle on the ice also moves.
Resume
The formation of ice and snow over the pond
On the ice surface of the reservoir formed circles of different diameters. The scientific explanation for the formation of ice circles is that the bend of the river or over the underwater keys accelerated the flow of water crushes and twists formed ice crust, forming an ice disc. Then the rest of the ice on the surface of the water involved in rotation and sticks to the disk, which not only increases its size, but also gives a perfect round shape. Occurs mainly in waters with fairly strong current.
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