Frost Flowers at Lake Akan, Japan. When the weather dips below -15°C (5°F), a beautiful natural phenomenon can occur, producing a fractal flourish of ice known as “frost flowers.” These delicate blooms are made entirely of ice crystals that grow in patches around three to four centimeters in diameter. They are specific to thin lake ice in calm weather conditions, and they form in a branching, tree-like pattern that mimics a rose or petal. When present, the frost flowers transform the landscape into an ethereal wonderland. The ice blooms seen here are located in Hokkaido, Japan on Lake Akan. Its conditions are just right for these crystalline structures to exist—a mountain blocks the wind so the scenery is peaceful. When looking at the meadow of frost flowers, you might feel the same tranquility needed for them to thrive. See more Images via photo – My Modern Met Share this:Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related
sensubhadrika 18/12/2015 at 08:46 Lovely post. I had no idea about Frost Flowers. Thanks LikeLike Reply
efge63 26/05/2016 at 14:27 Good morning my friend!! Thank you !! I have the same opinion for your posts!!!! My real name is Efi Georgopoulou!!!!!!! Have a nice day!!!! LikeLiked by 1 person
derwombat 26/05/2016 at 16:45 Wow what a surname, but easy to remember (I hope). Cheers to our Greek friends. Rod LikeLike Reply
Yacon Root Extract 23/10/2017 at 19:09 I delight in reading your website. It was amazingly remarkable. 🙂 LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Lovely post. I had no idea about Frost Flowers. Thanks
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Nor me! We learnt something today.
Regards, Rod
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Good morning!!!!!!!!
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Thank you so much efge, great stuff.
Keep well.
Rod
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Good morning my friend!! Thank you !! I have the same opinion for your posts!!!!
My real name is Efi Georgopoulou!!!!!!!
Have a nice day!!!!
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Wow what a surname, but easy to remember (I hope). Cheers to our Greek friends.
Rod
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pretty cool 😀 nature is wonderful 🙂
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It really is. All the Best
Rod
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I delight in reading your website. It was amazingly remarkable. 🙂
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Thank you….Rod
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