Is Brinicle Formation happening right now?
As of today, peak season now, through ~August 15. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Brinicles are hollow, tubular icicles that grow downward from sea ice when very cold, saline brine is expelled into near-freezing seawater and freezes the surrounding water.
They are rare, short-lived, and most commonly observed during intense Antarctic sea ice formation under calm conditions.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| McMurdo Sound Coastal Fast Ice |
| Terra Nova Bay polynya edges |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.