We've been hearing these loud bangs and night and couldn't figure out what was causing them, turns out they are ice quakes or cryoseisms where the ice expands under the ground causing loud booms. Fortunately they are not dangerous.
On the topic of ice, have you heard about 'cryoblation'? It's where they are freezing breast (and in the future lung) cancer tumours with good results. The technique is minimally invasive. They use ultrasounds and a nitrogen filled needle to get to the tumours, then freeze (destroy) them and the dead cells will be re-absorbed over time.
This is a pretty platter my sister had given to me for Christmas. I quite liked it. It said it was hand-crafted in Portugal.
On the topic of ice, have you heard about 'cryoblation'? It's where they are freezing breast (and in the future lung) cancer tumours with good results. The technique is minimally invasive. They use ultrasounds and a nitrogen filled needle to get to the tumours, then freeze (destroy) them and the dead cells will be re-absorbed over time.
This is a pretty platter my sister had given to me for Christmas. I quite liked it. It said it was hand-crafted in Portugal.
*phew* so glad they aren't dangerous! I've never heard of ice quakes before. I'm so glad you're all okay. :)
ReplyDeleteThe platter your sister gave you is gorgeous! I hope you and your family had a fantastic holiday season!
Ice quakes sound bad, but glad they aren't dangerous. Gorgeous platter from your sister! Valerie
ReplyDeleteI head an ice quake the other day. Sounds like a little bomb going off! It can be pretty frightening if you don't know what it is, but thankfully the info about this has been all over the news.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful platter!
I think you solved a mystery for me!!! I have been hearing unexplained noises the past few nights. Maybe it wasn't a ghost after all :)
ReplyDelete\i have heard of ice quakes,
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of the new cancer treatment, sounds better than what they do now!
That is a lovely platter!
that's a neat idea for a treatment, hopefully it has great results
ReplyDeleteAmazing what new strides there are in medicine. Kudos to scientists. Lovely platter, Christine.
ReplyDeleteNice platter. I love a good platter. It make serving the food all the more fun.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting about the bangs. I'm glad to hear about the new treatment, less invasive is good. Beautiful platter too!
ReplyDeleteThose booms must be pretty darn scary. I've never heard of that. We bought some pretty plates in Portugal too. Seeing yours brought back lovely memories.
ReplyDeleteYou're chock full of info! Hubby's having prostate surgery this month. Crazy booms here, too.
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