The Frozen Pillar

Below 0°C, energy wanes and molecular bonds lock into place. Water expands, forming a unique hexagonal crystalline structure that defies density norms, allowing ice to float atop the deep.

Expansion & Buoyancy

Water is one of the few substances that expands when frozen, allowing ice to float and insulate life below.
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Hexagonal Symmetry

The molecular structure of ice creates the consistent six-sided symmetry seen in snowflakes.
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Global Freshwater Storage

Nearly 70% of Earth's fresh water is stored in a solid state within glaciers and ice caps.
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