A lead through the pack ice. The outlines of refrozen melt pools can be seen in the pack ice. Interlocking fingers of nilas ice can be seen in the ice forming in the lead.

Image ID: arct0293, NOAA At The Ends of the Earth Collection
Location: Alaska, Beaufort Sea
Photo Date: 2008 September 11
Credit: Collection of Dr. Pablo Clemente-Colon, Chief Scientist National Ice Center

Category: Arctic Moods/

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