Ice circle of Vana-Vigala
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The ice circle of Vana-Vigala is a natural phenomenon appearing on the Vigala River in Estonia while the river freezes.[1]
It can be seen in Vana-Vigala village near the old manor park.[2]
The diameter of the disk is approximately 23[3]–24[4] m. The first documented mention of this phenomenon is in 2004.[4]
Gallery[edit]
- Bird's eye view of the disk, filmed in January 2019
- Ice disk of Vana-Vigala in January 2016
- Ice disk of Vana-Vigala in January 2016 (background music by local musicians playing the garmon)
- January 2019
References[edit]
- ^ Olev Kenk: "Fotod ja video: Vigala jääratas hakkas taas pöörlema" novaator.err.ee, January 9th, 2019
- ^ Heleri Kuris, Ats Nukki: Interaktiivne skeem: kuidas tekib Vana-Vigala jõe salapärane jääketas? Delfi, 11. jaanuar 2019
- ^ Jaan Viska: Jääratas pöörlemas Vana-Vigalas – mitte ainult kylauudis.ee, 11. jaanuar 2017
- ^ a b Eve Heinla: Vigala jõel pöörleb müstiline jääratas Õhtuleht, January 2004