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Friday, 8 March 2013
GIANT ICE BOULDERS
Th
ough it's a rare occurrence, there is a simple explanation for the giant ice boulders. Enormous sheets of ice form over
Lake Michigan
in winter. Chunks of the ice break off, growing layer by layer. As the growing chunks are tossed by waves they eventually form smooth, rounded balls which then wash up along the shores.
To find out more:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2285997/Hundreds-giant-ice-boulders-weighing-75-POUNDS-wash-ashore-Michigan-beach.html
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