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Walk at Your Own Risk

The dreaded ‘black ice’ seen here should really be called ‘clear ice.’ The ice itself is not black; it’s transparent, which makes it all the more dangerous for people who try to walk across it unaware. The best way to navigate across this hazardous patch is probably to attach crampons (special grips) to the sole of a regular shoe. Or those who are particularly graceful might choose to lace up their ice skates and glide across to safety.

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The only comforting aspect of this photo is that it was taken in Finland, a nation known for its competence in winter sports. While black ice may be intimidating to most, locals were probably well prepared for this inconvenience.