Ice Bubbles

Skaftafellsjökull Glacier, Iceland

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Macro Photography of Ice by Jan Erik Waider
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Macro photography of an air bubble trapped in dark ice
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Macro photography of frozen gas bubbles in dark ice, highlighting nature’s formations
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Macro photography of air bubbles trapped in dark ice with cracks and lines
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Skaftafellsjökull’s frozen lake with trapped bubbles, displaying icy details
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Macro photography of air bubbles in clear black ice
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Macro shot of air pockets sealed in black ice, showcasing delicate frozen details
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Macro perspective of frozen bubbles in black ice of Skaftafellsjökull glacier in Iceland
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Macro photography of air bubbles trapped in dark ice with intricate patterns
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Macro close-up of frozen methane and oxygen bubbles in black ice in Iceland
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Abstract macro photography by Jan Erik Waider
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Macro photography of air bubbles trapped in the dark ice of a glacier lagoon
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Abstract macro photography of air bubbles trapped in dark ice
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Abstract macro photography of air bubbles trapped in dark ice with cracks
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Abstract macro photography of air bubbles trapped in dark glacial ice
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Macro photography of air bubbles in clear black ice in Iceland

Ice Bubbles

Air becomes trapped under ice in the form of bubbles through a process called entrapment. When water freezes, it pushes dissolved gases out, forming pockets of air between ice crystals. These pockets freeze into bubbles, which get sealed within the ice. This process creates the characteristic appearance of air bubbles trapped in ice, which can be seen in frozen waters such as this glacial lake in front of Skaftafellsjökull.​​​​​​​

Published February 2024

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