The "roses" form on the surface of a thin layer of fresh ice and reach up to 10 cm in height.
For this to occur, the temperature under the ice must be around zero degrees Celsius, the air temperature around -15°C with no wind. Due to the temperature difference on the ice surface, the air condenses, forming such crystals. However, as soon as the thickness of the ice increases, the “flowers” disappear.
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