Novaya Zemlya, Russia

This MODIS true-color image shows the island of Novaya Zemlya, which is north of western Russia. To the left of the island are the clear waters of the Barents Sea, to the right, the still ice-filled waters of the Kara Sea. The northern half of the island remains glacier-covered throughout the year.

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Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team

Published June 12, 2001
Data acquired June 11, 2001

Source:

Terra > MODIS

Topics:

Cryosphere > Snow/Ice > Glaciers

Land Surface > Topography > Landforms