Ice Shoves, April, 1997

Steven Dutch, Professor Emeritus, Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

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In April, 1997 strong winds resulted in spectacular ice shoves in a number of areas, especially at Shoemaker Point north of Dyckesville. The photos here were taken April 7 (sunset) and 8, 1997.

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Shore Ice Viewed From South of Dyckesville

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Ice Ridge Along the Shoreline

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Ice Ridges on the Bay

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Sunset Views

The tree spoils  the middle image, but the other two would make perfect backdrops for a sci-fi movie set on Pluto.

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Closeups of "Candle Ice"

 

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Created 19 May 1998, Last Update 19 May 1998