Lake Erie, United States – Satellite imagery captured by GOES-19 on Sunday shows a massive crack forming in the ice covering Lake Erie.

The dramatic images reveal a sharp fissure stretching across the frozen surface, highlighting the dynamic and potentially dangerous conditions on the lake.

Scientists and authorities monitor the ice closely, as such cracks can signal shifting ice sheets and hazards for anyone on the frozen lake.

The footage provides a rare aerial perspective of Lake Erie’s ice behavior during the winter season.

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