Break up of the sea ice that sits in front of the Ross/McMurdo Ice shelves. Near Scott Base and McMurdo Station, Antarctica

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White Island and Pegasus Airfield (ice runway that atop the ice shelf) are in the background. Pegasus Airfield no longer is maintained/used, due to melting/erosion of the ice shelf.

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Size: 5343px × 3562px
Location: Ross Island, Near Scott Base and McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Photo credit: © peace portal photo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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