Lake Erie Develops Massive Ice Crack Visible from Space Amid Deep Freeze
Lake Erie, one of North America's largest freshwater lakes, has developed a massive crack in its ice cover, visible from space. This phenomenon occurred after the lake froze almost completely solid due to extremely cold weather conditions in February. The lake is currently 94 percent frozen, significantly higher than the typical 65 to 70 percent during peak winter months, according to the National Weather Service Cleveland. The crack, which spans over 80 miles, was captured by the GOES-19 Satellite and has sparked considerable interest due to its size. Meteorologist Chris Vickers shared images of the crack on social media, noting the rapid formation of the fissure. Local residents have reported experiencing the crack's formation as a seismic event, with sounds resembling an earthquake. 
