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Scientists in Antarctica used a time-lapse camera to capture the formation of a brinicle — an icicle made from brine. As the salty water sank, it froze, forming a spike of brine down to the seafloor. As it grew over several hours, the brinicle killed everything in its path, including numerous unlucky starfish.
Link -Via: Geekosystem | Via: Neatorama
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Watch Brine Icicle form at the Bottom of the Sea
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