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 STS048-151-164 (thumbnail)
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   Photo ID:

   STS048-151-164   


   Program:

   Shuttle   


   Mission:

   STS-048


   Date Taken:

   1991-09-13


   Film Type:

   4x5

Title:
Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctic Ice and Clouds
Description:
In this view of Antarctic ice and clouds, (56.5S, 152.0W), the Ross Ice Shelf of Antarctica is almost totally clear, showing stress cracks in the ice surface caused by wind and tidal drift. Clouds on the eastern edge of the picture are associated with an Antarctic cyclone. Winds stirred up these storms have been known to reach hurricane force.
Subject Terms:
ANTARCTIC REGIONS CYCLONES EARTH LIMB EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE) ICE LAND ICE MOUNTAINS ROSS ICE SHELF SHELVES SNOW STS-48
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