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Spectacular Hoar frost descends on the Mackenzie Country

July 17, 2020

Mike Thorpe grabbed a ticket alongside school holiday sightseers to one of nature's great performances.

Travellers to the Mackenzie Country these school holidays have been treated to a spectacular Hoar frost  that has descended in the region.

A Hoar frost is a deposit of ice crystals on an exposed object. It is formed by direct condensation of water vapour to ice at temperatures below freezing.

While beautiful, it’s also helping local business owners.

For Hot Tubs Omarama owner Emma Moore, the white out has meant they’re almost fully booked out.

Watch the full story in the video above.

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