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  2. Ice fishing - Wikipedia

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    Tractor and rig for drilling holes for ice fishing Ice ax for drilling holes. Ice fishing gear is highly specialized. An ice saw, ice auger or chisel is used to cut a circular or rectangular hole in the ice. The size of the hole depends on the type of fish sought, generally suggested is 8 inches (20 cm). Power augers are sometimes used.

  3. Freezing air temperature - Wikipedia

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    deposit of ice on cold surfaces; The WMO avoids the word "frost" alone [1] and uses "freezing" for temperature of air below the freezing point of water "hoar frost" and "ground frost" for deposit of ice on cold surfaces (see Hoar frost)

  4. Degree of frost - Wikipedia

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    "Degree" in this case can refer to degree Celsius or degree Fahrenheit. When based on Celsius, 0 degrees of frost is the same as 0 °C, and any other value is simply the negative of the Celsius temperature. When based on Fahrenheit, 0 degrees of frost is equal to 32 °F. Conversion formulas: T [degrees of frost] = 32 °F − T [°F]

  5. Don't let warm days fool you, Iowa's water is still too cold ...

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    Geese swim though the snow and ice in the Des Moines river Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. ... It can also cause “cold shock,” which is just as dangerous from water temperatures at 50-60 degrees versus ...

  6. What Is Wind Chill And What Makes It So Dangerous? - AOL

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    Fourth degree: Pain lasts for more than a few hours and skin may turn dark blue or black; gangrene is a real threat and will require amputation of extremities if it occurs. Show comments Advertisement

  7. Why sudden loud booms sometimes occur when it's very cold outside

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    During extreme cold events, you may hear a loud boom and feel like you have experienced an earthquake. However, this event was more likely a cryoseism, also known as an ice quake or a frost quake ...

  8. Ocean fisheries - Wikipedia

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    The Ross Sea toothfish fishery is the southernmost fishery in the world. The extreme cold and ice conditions can make fishing both difficult and dangerous. During most of the year the Ross Sea itself is covered by ice. However, during January and February, areas of open water (called polynas) allow access to the continental shelf and slope ...

  9. Is it safe to run in cold weather? How to prepare yourself

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    The American College of Sports Medicine says tissue injury can occur in 30 minutes or less when it's that cold outside. I would also make sure your area isn't under a wind chill advisory .