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Pine Island Glacier, Antarctica

The Pine Island Glacier has been the focus of scientific attention for many years. Large numbers of deep crevasses are a sign that parts of the glacier are moving rapidly.


NASA image by Jesse Allen, based on LIMA data provided by the U.S. Geological Survey. Caption by Rebecca Lindsey.

Published January 11, 2008
Data acquired January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003

Sources:
Landsat 7
Landsat 7 > ETM+