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This image, captured by the MODIS on the Terra satellite shows the Mawson Coast of Antarctica on December 29, 2009. This image shows a mix of clouds and sea ice, which are often hard to distinguish from each other. The water itself is a contrasting black.
Image Facts
Satellite:
Terra
Date Acquired: 12/29/2009
Resolutions:
1km ( B), 500m ( B), 250m ( B)
Bands Used: 1,4,3
Image Credit:
Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC