Winter storm hits Texas: 8 dead, 400 without power

Eight people are reported to have died as a result of the ice storm that hit Texas. The element left without electricity more than 400 residents of the state, writes The Hill. The storm caused dangerous icing on the road, making it difficult for motorists to drive. The deaths have started...

Residents of Chicago were surprised by unusual ice pancakes on Lake Michigan: what is this phenomenon

This week, ice pancakes—round, flat disks of ice—were discovered on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, CNN reports. Sharan Banagiri's photos were taken at Loyola Beach in Rogers Park, about 16 miles north of downtown...

Melting Arctic ice does not raise sea levels: then why are we afraid of global warming

American scientists have found that the floating ice sheet of the Arctic Ocean has shrunk to the second-highest level since satellite observations began in 1979. At the same time, this practically does not affect the world sea level. Why then the question ...

Frozen rivers, lakes, ocean and waterfalls: safety rules on ice

Ice skating is a lot of fun. But it can be dangerous if you decide to use naturally frozen bodies of water instead of an ice skating rink for such entertainment. Ice formed in natural conditions is never 100% safe. On it you...

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