01-16-2019, 11:41 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46891412
A rare natural phenomenon taking shape in the US state of Maine is mesmerising people around the world.
A giant slow-turning ice disc, measuring approximately 91m (298ft) wide, has formed in the Presumpscot River in the city of Westbrook.
The captivating natural oddity has drawn comparison to an alien spacecraft, a carousel and the Moon.
Researchers believe ice discs spin because of temperature changes in the water, creating a vortex underneath.
The movement chips away the edges, creating its circular shape.
Wow, I've never seen anything like that before - and certainly not this big !
Kinda cute that animals are using it as a raft - although, I hope they're not planning on making this thing their permanent home .
A rare natural phenomenon taking shape in the US state of Maine is mesmerising people around the world.
A giant slow-turning ice disc, measuring approximately 91m (298ft) wide, has formed in the Presumpscot River in the city of Westbrook.
The captivating natural oddity has drawn comparison to an alien spacecraft, a carousel and the Moon.
Researchers believe ice discs spin because of temperature changes in the water, creating a vortex underneath.
The movement chips away the edges, creating its circular shape.
Wow, I've never seen anything like that before - and certainly not this big !
Kinda cute that animals are using it as a raft - although, I hope they're not planning on making this thing their permanent home .
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