Title: What kind of ice flowers can surprise this winter? Frozen and the beauty of nature are hotly discussed on the Internet
In the past 10 days, as the cold wave swept across the world, ice and snow-related topics became the focus of social platforms and news media. From natural wonders to man-made art, ice flowers spark widespread discussion with their unique charm. The following is the recent hot content organized in a structured manner:
| Topic classification | Specific content | heat index | Typical cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| natural phenomenon | The wonders of the "Sea of Ice Flowers" in the Arctic Circle | ★★★★☆ | Norwegian photographer’s work receives tens of millions of views |
| artificial art | Harbin International Ice Sculpture Festival | ★★★★★ | 25-meter-tall ice castle sets record |
| life hacks | Window glass ice flower DIY tutorial | ★★★☆☆ | Douyin-related video views exceed 100 million |
| climate issues | Research on extreme weather and ice crystal formation | ★★★☆☆ | The latest paper in Nature magazine sparks heated discussion |
1. The miraculous workmanship of nature: the scientific mystery of the formation of ice flowers

Meteorologists recently popularized the formation principle of ice flowers on social platforms: when the temperature drops sharply below -15°C, water vapor will directly condense into ice crystals on the surface of the object. Due to the special hexagonal structure of water molecules, the final ice flowers often have a symmetrical geometric beauty.
The "frost flower warning" issued by Environment Canada has attracted attention. Experts remind that although this kind of phenomenon is beautiful, it indicates extremely low temperature weather and needs to be prepared for cold protection.
2. The pinnacle of artificial ice sculpture art
Harbin Ice and Snow World received more than 500,000 tourists in the ten days since its opening. The main highlights include:
| Title of work | Size | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Ice and Snow Silk Road | 300 meters long | LED lighting interactive system |
| Ice Palace | 25 meters high | Fully transparent ice brick masonry |
| Zodiac Ice Formation | 12 groups of sculptures | AR code scanning activation animation |
3. The craze of ice flower creation with the participation of all the people
The topic #My Ice Flower Challenge# on social media has been read 320 million times. The creative methods shared by netizens include:
• Use salt water spray to create a crystallized effect
• Paste the hollow template on the glass to form a pattern
• Add food coloring to create colorful ice flowers
The British "Daily Mail" reported that this trend has made more people pay attention to the natural beauty of winter, and some schools have even included it in practical natural science courses.
4. Thoughts in the context of climate change
While admiring the beauty of ice flowers, scientists also issued a warning:
| research institute | Discover content | Data changes |
|---|---|---|
| NASA | Arctic ice crystal structure changes | Symmetry reduced by 17% |
| Chinese Academy of Sciences | Frost period shortens in Northeast China | An average annual decrease of 2.3 days |
The "Ice Flower Witness" campaign launched by environmental protection organizations calls for attention to climate change by recording the changes in the morphology of ice flowers. It has collected more than 20,000 sample data from around the world.
Conclusion: A multi-dimensional interpretation of the beauty of ice flowers
From a physical point of view, ice flowers are a perfect representation of the orderly arrangement of water molecules; in the eyes of artists, they are a fleeting creative material; to environmentalists, they are a sensitive indicator of climate change. This winter, let us appreciate this gift of ice and snow from nature with a richer perspective.
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