January 6, 2010 - Mawson Coast, Antarctica

Mawson Coast Antarctica

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