A Ripple Effect

Environmental & Science Education, STEM, Earth & Space Science, Earth Systems

Ed Hessler

I've never seen frozen ripples but Kate Farrell, Grand Junction, Colorado did. She captured this unusual phenomenon -- two fluids at work, wind and water, under perfect conditions. 

The image is the subject of an Earth Science Picture of the Day entry. I was amazed. It was also a first for her, too.

Poet Mary Oliver captured this moment. "Instructions for Life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it." 

I'm glad she has told about it.