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(Redirected from Ice Circle of Vana-Vigala) Freezing-related natural phenomenon in Estonia
The ice disk of Vana-Vigala in November 2023

The ice circle of Vana-Vigala is a natural phenomenon appearing on the Vigala River in Estonia while the river freezes.

It can be seen in Vana-Vigala village near the old manor park.

The diameter of the disk is approximately 23–24 m. The first documented mention of this phenomenon is in 2004.

Gallery

  • Bird's eye view of the disk, filmed in January 2019
  • Ice disk of Vana-Vigala in January 2016 Ice disk of Vana-Vigala in January 2016
  • Ice disk of Vana-Vigala in January 2016 (background music by local musicians playing the garmon)
  • January 2019 January 2019

References

  1. Olev Kenk: "Fotod ja video: Vigala jääratas hakkas taas pöörlema" novaator.err.ee, January 9th, 2019
  2. Heleri Kuris, Ats Nukki: Interaktiivne skeem: kuidas tekib Vana-Vigala jõe salapärane jääketas? Delfi, 11. jaanuar 2019
  3. Jaan Viska: Jääratas pöörlemas Vana-Vigalas – mitte ainult kylauudis.ee, 11. jaanuar 2017
  4. ^ Eve Heinla: Vigala jõel pöörleb müstiline jääratas Õhtuleht, January 2004


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