An astonishing 80-mile crack has formed in the ice on Lake Erie, which is approaching complete freeze for the first time in decades. This phenomenon has been captured by satellite imagery and has raised safety concerns, as officials warn visitors to stay off the ice. Currently, over half of the Great Lakes are covered in ice, with Lake Superior also seeing significant ice coverage. However, experts caution that climate change may threaten the fish populations in the Great Lakes by the 2030s. As cold temperatures continue to impact the region, the ice conditions have created a winter haven for outdoor enthusiasts despite ongoing concerns about the uneven freezing and potential hazards on the ice.