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This slush on the edge of the sea is one the first stages in the formation of ice.

 

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Gregory Alan Isokov - Salt and the Sea

 

We walk on the edge of the sea on An Island Walk.

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This slush on the edge of the sea is one the first stages in the formation of ice.

 

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Gregory Alan Isokov - Salt and the Sea

 

We walk on the edge of the sea on An Island Walk.

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  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 14 Jan 2011, 04:06
I did not know that. I think I believed water just suddenly went rigid.
Mary MacADNski: It actually has a few stages. This one is fascinating to watch as it moves.
  • Peter
  • Canada
  • 14 Jan 2011, 05:22
I did not know that the Sea formed ice like this Mary....would i be right to assume that it is the mist in the air that freezes?....petersmile
Mary MacADNski: I don't think so Peter. It is the water itself that turns into slush. It keeps spreading further and further.
It is a mighty think to watch that slow wavey type on movement getting slower and slower. A good photo.
Mary MacADNski: It is fascinating to watch it as it still has the same movement as the water but looks so thick. It still can form huge waves like this.
  • Chad Doveton
  • Where latitude and longitude meet.
  • 14 Jan 2011, 08:00
Oh very interesting Mary, I have never had the priviledge of witnessing this process.
Mary MacADNski: You've not lived.
In England when the sea freezes, people have to go and look at this rare event. But I don't think it looks like this.
Mary MacADNski: There are many stages and different types of freezing. If the temperature took a major drop the stages might occur but each one a different length of time. In this case, we've not had any major cold snaps so the ice is freezing very slowly.
  • Chris
  • England
  • 14 Jan 2011, 08:15
Oooh - it's that cold there then Mary!
Mary MacADNski: Yes, it is cold here. This is Eastern Canada. It has been hovering around zero for the last few weeks but it could be -25.
  • Chantal
  • Nederland
  • 14 Jan 2011, 08:57
Like they poured a bottle of bathing soap in it
Mary MacADNski: It doesn't look that inviting to me.
  • vintage
  • Australia
  • 14 Jan 2011, 10:21
Good capture Mary
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Vintage.
Although I was brought up near the coast I have never seen the sea freeze.
Mary MacADNski: Normally by now the sea is solidly frozen all around PEI but this year has been mild and it's open water all the way.
  • Rick Tyrrell
  • Canada
  • 14 Jan 2011, 14:29
A richly textural and also informative post today!
Mary MacADNski: Many years ago, I knew all the stages of ice formation and could name them. Not any more.
Amazing sight Mary, the light is beautiful smile
Mary MacADNski: It was an awesome but cool day.
This is an aspect of nature I didn't know about Mary.
Mary MacADNski: I once knew all about the stages of ice formation and the names of those stages. It was twenty five years ago or so. I can't remember them now.
  • Ginnie
  • Netherlands
  • 14 Jan 2011, 17:25
That's actually quite amazing, Mary. I have never seen this in real life on the sea!
Mary MacADNski: It was like a giant salty slushie drink.
Your very fortunate to see this happening Mary..The lighting is excellent on this.
Mary MacADNski: I wish I could have returned to see the next stage.
Well - one learns something new every day - it one's lucky, that is!
Mary MacADNski: That is my aim and have never missed a day.
Amazing shot.
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Laurette. This would not be something you see every day.

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