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Iceberg Graveyard

Remnants of some of the massive bergs grounded Antarctica coast

Remnants of some of the massive bergs grounded along the coast of Antarctica, northwest of Cape Adare, after being transported out of the Ross Sea by the prevailing currents. Photo taken from 20,000 ft.

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Rights: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
Published: 3 December 2007Size: 171.82 KB
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