Time-lapse shows ice sheet breaking off, floating away in Lake Michigan

Video Credit: Newsflare STUDIO
Published on February 24, 2021 - Duration: 00:28s

Time-lapse shows ice sheet breaking off, floating away in Lake Michigan

A chunky ice sheet broke off from the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago on February 19.

Wind blowing from land to water helped push the ice away from the shore.


Time-lapse shows ice sheet breaking off, floating away in Lake Michigan

A chunky ice sheet broke off from the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago on February 19.

Wind blowing from land to water helped push the ice away from the shore.

Strong winds this week are expected to cause more ice breaks and a warm weather forecast will contribute to more thawing.

Footage was filmed and posted on social media by @tmcgh6.

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