Located in Alberta, Canada, Abraham Lake features a rare phenomenon. This man-made, artificial lake has become famous among photographers and many others for its frozen air bubbles. It is hard to believe something this amazing can exist. These beautiful air bubbles are actually methane gas. Plants release the methane gas after dead organic matter (such as leaves and sadly animals) fall into the lake and are devoured by the bacteria that wait below. The gas is then released from the plants that live on the bed floor of the lake. As the methane gets closer to the surface of the lake where the temperature is cooler, the gas then freezes. As the lake begins to freeze, the air bubbles being to stack up as they reach cooler water sooner than the previous air bubbles, this is why the bubbles have a layered effect. While these winter jewels are easy on the eye, it can be dangerous to be near if/when the bubbles as they are a highly toxic gas. Guests are allowed to visit the lake so be sure to bring your camera and take pictures galore! 
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