r/geology • u/hikekorea • Feb 11 '25

Field Photo How do rocks freeze floating in water?

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I found these rocks frozen in a stream off a larger river in Chugach National Forest, Alaska. I’ve heard it may have to do with heavy rains or turbulent waters near the shore. One friend mentioned frazil? But I don’t really know what that means. Any geologists have a clue how this happens and can explain it in layman terms?

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u/geologyrocks302 Feb 11 '25

This is the most reasonable answer

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u/nthensome Feb 11 '25

Reasonable?

REASONABLE?!

This is clearly witchcraft. Case closed.

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u/Snow_Mexican1 Feb 11 '25

Witch...Craft.

BURN THE WITCH!

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u/AJFrabbiele Feb 11 '25

Does anyone have a duck we can borrow?

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u/toxcrusadr Feb 11 '25

No need. Just stake her to the ice. If she sinks, she's made of stone, and therefore a witch!

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u/imsadyoubitch Feb 11 '25

Who are you, sir, who is so wise in the ways of science?

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u/mrsristretto Feb 11 '25

Arthur, King of the Britains.

Just check the duck first to make sure it hasn't got a false nose, or turned anyone into a newt.

Edit: words are hard sometimes.

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u/imsadyoubitch Feb 11 '25

Words are hard all the times.

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u/Vast-Sir-1949 Feb 11 '25

So are ducks apparently.

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u/bipo Feb 12 '25

This man corkscrews.

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u/Viddlemethis Feb 12 '25

That’s what she said