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Iceberg B17-B in the Indian Ocean

Far from its birthplace on the Ross Ice Shelf, iceberg B17-B was adrift off the southwestern coast of Australia in late 2009 and early 2010.
Iceberg B17-B in the Indian Ocean
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Iceberg B17-B in the Indian Ocean

Iceberg B17-B resembles a cartoon drawing of a whale in this image from December 30, 2009.

Published Jan 7, 2010

Water Snow and Ice Sea and Lake Ice

Iceberg B17-B Adrift Off the Southwestern Coast of Australia
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Iceberg B17-B Adrift Off the Southwestern Coast of Australia

Captured between early November and early December 2009, these true-color images show the changes in iceberg B17-B as it drifts northward from Antarctica toward Australia.

Published Dec 19, 2009

Image of the Day Water Sea and Lake Ice

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