Why is some of the ice outside very slippery and some of it not?

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Why is some of the ice outside very slippery and some of it not?

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The short answer is surface texture. Some ice can be smooth like glass, like that found on a frozen pond or black ice on the road. Some ice can have a rough texture like sandpaper. The rough ice has jagged bits that dig into your shoe, reducing how easy it is for your shoe to slip sideways.

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