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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2025 · 8 MIN

You Won’t Believe How These Bizarre Ice Spikes Form—Crafted via Avonetics.com

from Quantum Quarks · host Quantum Quarks

Discover the mind-blowing physics behind those mysterious wave-like ice spikes in your freezer! When water freezes from the edges inward, trapped liquid bursts through a tiny hole, freezing into wild upward spikes. This rare phenomenon turns ordinary ice cubes into mini frozen sculptures. Scientists call it "ice spike formation," and it’s a stunning example of physics in action. Want to see it happen? Try using distilled water for even crazier results! For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.

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