1. More of a problem is where water has frozen inside a pipe and split the pipe. 2. These transitions would not occur altogether smoothly - flaws would be created, like the planes and lines formed when water freezes. 3. Those in smaller ponds must experience much lower temperatures when the water about them freezes. 4. As the water freezes, the salt is forced into the channels, where it makes the water far saltier and thus denser. 5. If the water freezes and expands, it can even cause stones to pop out. 6. In winter, the water freezes and expands widening the seams and allowing more water to collect. 7. Moving water does not freeze, and leaving a faucet open slightly is enough to keep ice from forming. 8. New York City water freezes. 9. Putting down non-slip appliques would require too many, and the water still will freeze on them. 10. Temperatures drop and the water freezes and thus expands in volume. |