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Each winter brings the prospect to take part within the miraculous — strolling on water! As lakes, ponds, and rivers freeze over, and liquid turns into strong, the panorama transforms, as does the chance to make use of these frozen our bodies of water in new methods. You could wish to strive your hand at ice fishing or skating, or want to stroll immediately throughout one thing that you simply usually must circumambulate. However is it protected to take action?
Falling by the ice can pose a deadly hazard, so it’s essential to know if the ice is thick sufficient to help your weight. Comply with the directions above to take action. Word that the Military Corps of Engineers says that an individual on foot will solely want 2 inches of robust ice to be protected (and even rather less than that in the event you’re on skis), however different consultants suggest erring on the aspect of 4 inches. The ice will after all must be thicker nonetheless to help the burden of a snowmobile or different automobile.
Ice could be influenced by quite a lot of elements, together with water stream and degree, air temperature, and snow cowl, in order that even while you’re cautious, it may well nonetheless be unpredictable and sudden accidents can nonetheless happen. For those who do ever fall by ice, observe these directions to flee together with your life.
Illustrated by Ted Slampyak
