Elevated ice cracks on Lake Kussharo

Elevated ice cracks on Lake Kussharo

KUSHIRO, Japan - Photo taken on Feb. 14, 2012, shows a ridge where the ice has cracked on Lake Kussharo in Teshikaga, Hokkaido. The natural phenomenon, called ''omiwatari,'' occurs after ice on the surface of the lake repeatedly expands and contracts due to changes in temperature.

  • Product Code
  • ILEA001166624
  • Registered date
  • 2012/2/14 00:00:00
  • Credit
  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • 2012 Kyodo News
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  • 1944 × 2896 pixel
  • Resolution
  • 240 dpi
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  • 454.44(KB)*
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