Sun seen through ice crystal haze. By mid to late September, the ice floes have frozen together giving almost a continuous expanse of ice visually broken only by the succession of ridges seen in the distance.

Image ID: arct0359, NOAA At The Ends of the Earth Collection
Location: Alaska, Beaufort Sea
Photo Date: 2008 September 20
Credit: Collection of Dr. Pablo Clemente-Colon, Chief Scientist National Ice Center

Category: Arctic Moods/

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