Upernavik Ice Stream

Northern branches of the Upernavik Ice Stream, with a thin cloud layer over the adjacent bay at left.  The Upernavik Ice Stream consists of three main flow channels, and several smaller ones, all emptying into a confined bay near the town of Upernavik.  This confluence of ice, land and ocean creates a spectacular sight from high altitude.

Credits
NASA/John Sonntag
Subject
Other
Mission
OIB

 

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