NASA Photo ID: STS048-151-164      File Name: 10065071.jpg
  Film Type: 4x5                     Date Taken: 09/18/91
  Title: Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctic Ice and Clouds
  Description:
  In this view of Antarctic ice and clouds, (56.5S, 152.0W), the Ross Ice 
  Shelf of Antarctica is almost totally clear, showing stress cracks in the
  ice  surface caused by wind and tidal drift.  Clouds on the eastern edge of
  the  picture are associated with an Antarctic cyclone.  Winds stirred up
  these  storms have been known to reach hurricane force.                   
  
  Subject terms:
  ANTARCTIC REGIONS                       
  CYCLONES                                
  EARTH LIMB                              
  EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE)         
  ICE                                     
  LAND ICE                                
  MOUNTAINS                               
  ROSS ICE SHELF                          
  SHELVES                                 
  SNOW                                    
  STS-48
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