Icebergs off the Antarctic Coast

Two massive icebergs drifted along the coast of East Antarctica in early March 2010.
Icebergs off the Antarctic Coast
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Icebergs off the Antarctic Coast

Acquired March 11, 2010, this true-color image shows Iceberg B-09B and an iceberg recently broken off the Mertz Glacier, as well as newly forming sea ice. Open ocean predominates on the leeward side of icebergs.

Published Mar 11, 2010

Sea and Lake Ice

Icebergs off the Antarctic Coast
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Icebergs off the Antarctic Coast

Acquired March 8, 2010, this true-color image shows two icebergs, Iceberg B-09B and an iceberg recently broken off the Mertz Glacier, floating in the Southern Ocean, just off the George V Coast.

Published Mar 8, 2010

Water Snow and Ice Sea and Lake Ice