Ice circle of Vana-Vigala

The ice circle of Vana-Vigala is a natural phenomenon appearing on the Vigala River in Estonia while the river freezes.[1]

It can be seen in Vana-Vigala village near the old manor park.[2]

The diameter of the disk is approximately 23[3]–24[4] m. The first documented mention of this phenomenon is in 2004.[4]

  • Bird's eye view of the disk, filmed in January 2019
  • Ice Circle of Vana-Vigala in January 2016
    Ice Circle of Vana-Vigala in January 2016
  • Ice Circle 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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