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May 4, 2016 - Iceland
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The clouds parted over Iceland on April 25, 2016, allowing the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA's Aqua satellite to capture this true-color image of the island.
Iceland remains covered in a blanket of white well into spring, as can be seen in this image. Over 11% of the island is covered with glaciers and ice-caps year-round, primarily in the higher elevations and Central Highlands. The coastal areas remain ice-free throughout the year, thanks to moderating winds from the warm North Atlantic Current which flows near the southern western and eastern coasts.
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Date Acquired: 4/25/2016
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Image Credit:
Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC
The clouds parted over Iceland on April 25, 2016, allowing the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) aboard NASA's Aqua satellite to capture this true-color image of the island.
Iceland remains covered in a blanket of white well into spring, as can be seen in this image. Over 11% of the island is covered with glaciers and ice-caps year-round, primarily in the higher elevations and Central Highlands. The coastal areas remain ice-free throughout the year, thanks to moderating winds from the warm North Atlantic Current which flows near the southern western and eastern coasts.
Image Facts
Satellite:
Date Acquired: 4/25/2016
Resolutions:
Bands Used:
Image Credit:
Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC
