A terrain with ridges in thick first-year ice with large blocks of ice. Note the pattern in the ledge showing snow and ice layers similar to sedimentary layers in sand dunes. Find the footprint for scale.

Image ID: arct0403, NOAA At The Ends of the Earth Collection
Location: Alaska, Beaufort Sea
Photo Date: 2007 March 31
Credit: Collection of Dr. Pablo Clemente-Colon, Chief Scientist National Ice Center

Category: Arctic Ice/

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