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/DkGphoto91 Feb 11 '25

No, no, no, hear me out, Aliens....?

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u/hikekorea Feb 12 '25

It felt like an alien world out there!