ICE !!

Hello Everyone !!

Ice is the solid form of water that occurs when temperatures drop below 0°C (32°F) at standard atmospheric pressure. Its molecules are arranged in a crystalline structure, which gives ice its rigid shape and unique properties.

Here are some cool and interesting facts about ice :

  1. Ice Crystals: Ice is made of crystals that form a 6-sided (hexagonal) shape, which is why snowflakes often have 6 arms.

  2. Ice on Earth: About 10% of the Earth’s land area is covered by glaciers, which are made of compressed ice. This ice holds around 68% of the planet's fresh water.

  3. Cold Water Floater: Ice is less dense than liquid water, which is why it floats. This unique property helps insulate bodies of water, protecting aquatic life during freezing conditions.

  4. Ice in Space: Ice exists on other planets and moons, including Europa (one of Jupiter’s moons) and Mars. In these places, it can be made of substances like carbon dioxide (dry ice), rather than just water.

  5. Blue Ice: Glacier ice often appears blue because it absorbs all colors of light except blue, which it reflects.

  6. Ice Ages: Earth has gone through multiple ice ages, where large parts of the planet were covered by ice sheets.

  7. Pressure Ice: At very high pressures, water freezes into different forms of ice, such as Ice VII, which is denser than normal ice and is found deep within planets.

  8. Old Ice: Some Antarctic ice is over a million years old and preserves tiny air bubbles, offering a glimpse into Earth’s ancient atmosphere.

  9. Thermal Insulation: Ice is an excellent insulator, which is why igloos can keep people warm despite being made entirely of ice and snow.

  10. Largest Iceberg: The largest recorded iceberg (Iceberg B-15) was larger than the island of Jamaica when it broke off from Antarctica in 2000.

 

Field Manual for US Antarctic Program book : (2001)

# Basic Tool Kit :-- (Pg #A-4) 

Allen Keys, Channel Lock, Crescent Wrenchs (4", 8", 12"), Emery Papers, file (flat & round), hacksaw blade, hammer, SD, pliers (diagonal cutter, needle nose, slip joint, vice grips), razor knife, scissors, tape measure, wire roll, wonder bars. 

# One Person Survival Bag :-- (Pg #A-18)

Collapsible snow shovel, med-kit, bottle of white gas (650/975 ml), (MSR stove w/repair kit & matches, cookset w/2 pots and 2 lids, plastic mug, spoon), pocket knife, signal mirror, survival manual, book/card game/ boardgame, toilet paper roll, paracord (50'), logbook, pencil. 

The Hunter's Bible by W.K. Merrill : (1968)

# Snow camping backpack kit :-- (Pg #37)

Barometer, camera, sewing kit, bandana, towel, med-kit (laxatives, codeine, sulfa, aspirin, water purification tabs, salt tablets, personal prescription), soap, sunscreen lotion, toilet kit, insect repellent, cooking kit, fuel can, matches, compass, maps, pocket knife (blade, SD, marlin spike), can opener, notebook, pencil.

Ice Sculptor EDC :

MT, pocket knife, flashlight, Sharpie marker, pencil, ruler, pen,

(Scraper, chisels, hand-saw, tongs, ice shaver, rasp & file, gouge chisel, mallet, 6-prong chipper, awl, ice knife, ice pick)

# Ice-pick (Blade length - 6")


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