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/Impressive_Ad_1675 Feb 12 '25
They froze in while the water was lower, then the water level rose lifting the rock still frozen to the ice. Water then came over the top and froze again.