@greyan@mastodon.socialSea ice frost flowers: These delicate, spiky ice crystals form on young sea ice in extremely cold, calm conditions. They're created when moisture from the seawater rises into the frigid air and condenses around imperfections in the ice surface. As more water vapor freezes, the crystals grow outwards, forming intricate, branching structures that can reach several centimeters in height.
From naturedixe (https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1zBA6mvcDe/), videos assembled out of real footage and synthesized machine-video.
