Arctic temperatures in Western New York have caused a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle at Letchworth State Park near Rochester.
A manmade geyser built back in 1860 succumbed to below freezing temperatures but didn't stop pumping out fresh water, causing what is being called an "ice volcano." Seemingly overnight, the Letchworth State Park geyser skyrocketed to an unbelievable 50 feet high and, incredibly, it's still growing!
Normally, the "ice volcano" shoots a thin stream of water about 30–40 feet into the air, according to TODAY. Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer said on the show, "At the very top of it, the water is still shooting out so that’s what’s been freezing in the eight-below degrees we're at." She wasn't the only one who braved the freezing cold to see the amazing natural wonder.
Park officials told TODAY that tourists have been flocking to the park, despite the sub-zero temperatures, just to see the ice tower. It's hard to imagine, but Dreyer said the geyser is even more incredible in the summertime. "It actually shoots up into the sky and looks like a typical fountain."
In my opinion, there is nothing like this amazing ice cone — and the people in the following video seem to agree. However, you won't find me hunting for ice volcanoes anytime soon. I'm perfectly OK with marveling at this curiosity from the comfort of my warm office!
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Source: Ice volcano forms on geyser in New York by pwaterman10 on Rumble
