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Ice Volcanoes On Lake Michigan?
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yesterday
'What are "ice volcanoes, and why are they erupting in Michigan?
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Recently, on the frozen shores of Lake Michigan, there was an eruption of ice volcanoes.
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Last weekend, while out on a stroll, an employee of the National Weather Service Grand Rapids snapped a few photos of the phenomenon.
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To be clear, ice volcanoes aren't actually volcanoes, but cone-like mounds that form at the edge of lakes.
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Although not unheard of, ice volcanoes are rare, only forming in precise conditions.
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This phenomenon can happen when thin layers of ice form on the coast of a body of water.
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If winds create powerful enough waves, the water builds up enough pressure below the thin ice to spurt out to the surface.
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When it's cold enough outside, the expelled water freezes over, creating a mound.
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Your best shot at seeing an ice volcano is to travel to large lakes, such as the Great Lakes.
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But, because they're hollow, experts warn that you shouldn't be climbing on them.
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That's your Strange News Snapshot. I'm Yasmus Apakoli with Live Science.
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Not strange enough for you? You can find more strange news at LiveScience.com.
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