
QUICK FACTS
Where is it? The Ronne Ice Shelf, Antarctica
What's in the photo? Wispy strands of ice stretching across a narrow channel of water
Which satellite took the photo? Landsat 8
When was it taken? Nov. 20, 2021
This photo captured streaks of fragile ice stretching across a narrow ocean channel in Antarctica. The rare sight was triggered by a combination of high winds and unusual ocean currents, and it could become more common in the coming years due to human-caused climate change.