 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Ice Falls in Valganna, Italy

   April 22, 2021

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   Photographer:  Michela Meda
   Summary Author:  Michela Meda
   The photo above shows the freezing of a small  waterfall as observed
   near Valganna (Varese), Italy, on February 15, 2021. Bitter  cold
   settled in during mid-February throughout most of Europe, ushered in by
   northeast winds from western Siberia. As a result, nearly all water
   surfaces froze solid. Note the complex  basal structures under the
    ice stalactites. These formations resulted from the splashing of
   water drops. The ice sculptures derived from this process are often
   quite complex as well as beautiful.
     * Valganna, Italy Coordinates:  45.855273, 8.823163

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Cryosphere Links

     *  Guide to Frost
     *  What is the Cryosphere?
     *  Bentley Snow Crystals
     *  Glaciers of the World
     *  Ice, Snow, and Glaciers: The Water Cycle
     *  The National Snow and Ice Data Center Google Earth Images
     *  Snow and Ice Crystals

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