Lake Erie, a large North American freshwater lake, has a massive crack in its ice cover, visible in satellite images. The crack formed after the lake nearly froze solid, with 94% ice coverage, exceeding the typical 65-70%. The National Weather Service in Cleveland noted this freeze, unseen since February 1996. The crack, over 80 miles long, was captured by the GOES-19 Satellite, drawing attention due to its size. While ice cracking is normal, this scale is notable.