Everything you need to know before playing on that frozen pond
(World News Science)

Winter ice should never be taken lightly. (USFWS/) This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. Falling through thin ice is a wintertime hazard that claims many lives each year. Before you head out for ice fishing, trapping, or any other activity on frozen bodies of water, make sure you plan ahead for this kind of winter crisis and make sure you know exactly what to do if it happens to you or someone near you. Sometimes the wrong decision or delayed action can cost lives. 1. Understand frozen water Most of the liquids on earth have a very logical behavior. The colder they get, the more they shrink and condense. This is not the case with water. Water crystalizes as it freezes,...