Frost Quakes On Roof

Scientifically known as a cryoseism an ice quake or frost quake is a rare but surprising phenomenon that is caused when water seeps into the ground and then quickly freezes and expands cracking the ground around it.

Frost quakes on roof.

He says a similar event can also happen when water collects on flat roofs. The booms that have been heard around the gta could be a result of a frost quake but it could be something else. Due to the ice storm that rocked southern ontario on dec. Phillips says a frost quake could crack the ground and cause it to shake feeling very similar to an earthquake.

Glacial movements can also lead to ice quakes and ice. Frost quakes also known as cryoseisms occur after precipitation and bitterly cold temperatures. Coulson said a lot of the ice and packed snow had melted and froze again which could explain why the frost quakes are happening in the area now. We though it may be something fall on the roof or someone trying to break in.

Then after we. He said a frost quake which can cause booms and even rattle windows is very localized. When this happens the results can be explosive and quite startling.