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Straight and curved scars

Sun illuminated image of a series of iceberg scars in the seabed

Sun illuminated image of a series of iceberg scars in the seabed showing how some are straight, others curved and some very deeply incised. One can also see how new scars cross or obliterate older ones.

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Rights: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
Published: 3 December 2007Size: 133.04 KB
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