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Swedish lake ice is becoming increasingly weaker

Long-lasting periods with minus degrees are becoming increasingly rare in Sweden and it has made the lake ice both thinner and weaker in recent years. This is shown by a new Swedish study.

Swedish lake ice is becoming increasingly weaker

Things to Consider Before Venturing Out on the Ice

To venture out onto the ice at this time of year can be a matter of life and death, and the unpredictable weather requires careful preparation. If you're alone, it's extremely difficult for most people to get back up, and then you'll freeze to death, says Jan Insulander, project leader at the Ice Safety Council.

Things to Consider Before Venturing Out on the Ice