Dave Twichell shared this photo he took this morning of the spiky ice on a tree on Tracy Avenue, Batavia.
The formation is known as "rime ice," which is formed by the rapid freezing of cold water droplets of fog onto a cold surface.
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Nice capture.
Nice capture.
I've also heard this go by
I've also heard this go by the name of "Hoar Frost" as well. Regardless, how it forms is a very interesting process, as special conditions are needed, and it is absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing!