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Melted Stream

Posted by Lane Heed,
North Country explorer from
February 18, 2015

Type: Landscape
Habitat Description: Snowy Woodland

Natural History Info: This thawed, flowing body of water is still moving despite the rest of its surroundings being completely frozen. This is possible because a larger body of water will take more time and require colder temperatures to freeze completely. This contrasts to the surrounding snow that fell from the atmosphere above, as the water/snow particles are quite small as they fall and thus can more easily freeze.

What drew my attention: Seeing a running body of water in a frozen world was super incredible to see.