
Where is it? Karakoram mountain range, Kashmir region, central Asia [35.50982304, 76.99307626]
What's in the photo? Three striated glaciers merging into a single ice mass
Who took the photo? An unnamed astronaut on board the International Space Station
When was it taken? Aug. 15, 2023
This intriguing astronaut photo shows a trio of "anomalous" ice masses merging in the heart of central Asia. The stripy glaciers are bucking a global trend by gaining volume, despite the effects of human-caused climate change.