The Life of Ice
Learn about the lifespan of ice, from tiny frazil crystals to meters-high pressure ridges, and how that lifespan is getting shorter thanks to climate feedback loops unique to the far north.
From grease to frazil to pancake, watch Arctic ice form across the surface of the water as the sun begins to set. Observe how currents move the ice about, creating ridges and opening up polanyas and wind blows up delicate frost flowers. Learn how the interactions between all these features create a vibrant ecosystem, and how climate change is tearing them apart.
This video was originally produced to accompany an article in the environmental publication Mongabay.