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Frozen Lake Superior

These Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) images show the ice in Lake Superior on selected dates in February and March 2003. It is very rare for Lake Superior to freeze over completely due to its large size and great depth, both of which inhibit freezing.


Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published March 12, 2003
Data acquired March 7 - 7, 2003

Source:
Aqua > MODIS
Collection:
MODIS Rapid Response