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Reindeer on South Georgia Island.  Reindeer (known as caribou when wild) were introduced to South Georgia Island by Norway in the early 20th Century.  There are now two distinct herds which are permanently separated by glaciers, Rangifer tarandus, Fortuna Bay
Reindeer on South Georgia Island. Reindeer (known as caribou when wild) were introduced to South Georgia Island by Norway in the early 20th Century. There are now two distinct herds which are permanently separated by glaciers.
Species: Reindeer, Rangifer tarandus
Location: Fortuna Bay, South Georgia Island
Image ID: 24592  
Drygalski Fjord, packed with brash ice which has broken away from the glacier at the end of the narrow fjord
Drygalski Fjord, packed with brash ice which has broken away from the glacier at the end of the narrow fjord.
Location: Drygalski Fjord, South Georgia Island
Image ID: 24698  
M/V Polar Star approaches Jenkins Glacier (left), Risting Glacier (center) and a third glacier (right) at the end of Drygalski Fjord
M/V Polar Star approaches Jenkins Glacier (left), Risting Glacier (center) and a third glacier (right) at the end of Drygalski Fjord.
Location: Drygalski Fjord, South Georgia Island
Image ID: 24699  
A glacier fractures and cracks, as the leading of a glacier fractures and cracks as it reaches the ocean.  The pieces will float away to become icebergs, Neko Harbor
A glacier fractures and cracks, as the leading of a glacier fractures and cracks as it reaches the ocean. The pieces will float away to become icebergs.
Location: Neko Harbor, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Image ID: 25654  
A glacier fractures and cracks, as the leading of a glacier fractures and cracks as it reaches the ocean.  The pieces will float away to become icebergs, Neko Harbor
A glacier fractures and cracks, as the leading of a glacier fractures and cracks as it reaches the ocean. The pieces will float away to become icebergs.
Location: Neko Harbor, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Image ID: 25741  
South Georgia Island coastline, showing the island's characteristic rugged topography.  56% of the island is covered by 161 glaciers, which have created numerous large bays and inlets that provide excellent habitat for marine animals and seabirds. Mountains meet the sea in steep-sided seacliffs covered with sparse vegetation.  The highest point on South Georgia Island is Mt. Paget at 2,915m
South Georgia Island coastline, showing the island's characteristic rugged topography. 56% of the island is covered by 161 glaciers, which have created numerous large bays and inlets that provide excellent habitat for marine animals and seabirds. Mountains meet the sea in steep-sided seacliffs covered with sparse vegetation. The highest point on South Georgia Island is Mt. Paget at 2,915m.
Location: South Georgia Island
Image ID: 24322  
Glacier, Skaftafell / Vatnajokull National Park, Southern Iceland
Glacier, Skaftafell / Vatnajokull National Park, Southern Iceland.
Location: Iceland
Image ID: 35791  
Glacier, Skaftafell / Vatnajokull National Park, Southern Iceland
Glacier, Skaftafell / Vatnajokull National Park, Southern Iceland.
Location: Iceland
Image ID: 35795  
Glaciers, Snow and Highland Terrain, Southern Iceland, Vatnajokull National Park
Glaciers, Snow and Highland Terrain, Southern Iceland.
Location: Vatnajokull National Park, Iceland
Image ID: 35796  
Glacier, Skaftafell / Vatnajokull National Park, Southern Iceland
Glacier, Skaftafell / Vatnajokull National Park, Southern Iceland.
Location: Iceland
Image ID: 35797  
Glacier, Skaftafell / Vatnajokull National Park, Southern Iceland
Glacier, Skaftafell / Vatnajokull National Park, Southern Iceland.
Location: Iceland
Image ID: 35798  
Glacier, Skaftafell / Vatnajokull National Park, Southern Iceland
Glacier, Skaftafell / Vatnajokull National Park, Southern Iceland.
Location: Iceland
Image ID: 35799  
Glacier, Skaftafell / Vatnajokull National Park, Southern Iceland
Glacier, Skaftafell / Vatnajokull National Park, Southern Iceland.
Location: Iceland
Image ID: 35800  
Svinafellsjokull Glacier and Lagoon, Iceland
Svinafellsjokull Glacier and Lagoon, Iceland.
Location: Svinafellsjokull, Iceland
Image ID: 35722  
Glacier Runoff and Braided River, Southwestern Iceland
Glacier Runoff and Braided River, Southwestern Iceland.
Location: Iceland
Image ID: 35726  
Glacier Runoff and Braided River, Southern Iceland
Glacier Runoff and Braided River, Southern Iceland.
Location: Iceland
Image ID: 35729  
Svinafellsjokull Glacier and Lagoon, Iceland
Svinafellsjokull Glacier and Lagoon, Iceland.
Location: Svinafellsjokull, Iceland
Image ID: 35732  
Svinafellsjokull Glacier and Lagoon, Iceland
Svinafellsjokull Glacier and Lagoon, Iceland.
Location: Svinafellsjokull, Iceland
Image ID: 35733  
Panorama dimensions: 4861 x 9694
Glacier Runoff and Braided River, Southwestern Iceland
Glacier Runoff and Braided River, Southwestern Iceland.
Location: Iceland
Image ID: 35754  
Glacier Runoff and Braided River, Southwestern Iceland
Glacier Runoff and Braided River, Southwestern Iceland.
Location: Iceland
Image ID: 35755  
Glacier Runoff and Braided River, Southern Iceland
Glacier Runoff and Braided River, Southern Iceland.
Location: Iceland
Image ID: 35756  
Svinafellsjokull Glacier and Lagoon, Iceland
Svinafellsjokull Glacier and Lagoon, Iceland.
Location: Svinafellsjokull, Iceland
Image ID: 35758  
Svinafellsjokull Glacier and Lagoon, Iceland
Svinafellsjokull Glacier and Lagoon, Iceland.
Location: Svinafellsjokull, Iceland
Image ID: 35759  
Drygalski Fjord, packed with brash ice which has broken away from the glacier at the end of the narrow fjord
Drygalski Fjord, packed with brash ice which has broken away from the glacier at the end of the narrow fjord.
Location: Drygalski Fjord, South Georgia Island
Image ID: 24715  
Drygalski Fjord, packed with brash ice which has broken away from the glacier at the end of the narrow fjord
Drygalski Fjord, packed with brash ice which has broken away from the glacier at the end of the narrow fjord.
Location: Drygalski Fjord, South Georgia Island
Image ID: 24716  
Zodiac cruising in Antarctica.  Tourists enjoy the pack ice and towering glaciers of Cierva Cove on the Antarctic Peninsula
Zodiac cruising in Antarctica. Tourists enjoy the pack ice and towering glaciers of Cierva Cove on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Location: Cierva Cove, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Image ID: 25529  
Brash ice and pack ice in Antarctica.  Brash ices fills the ocean waters of Cierva Cove on the Antarctic Peninsula.  The ice is a mix of sea ice that has floated near shore on the tide and chunks of ice that have fallen into the water from nearby land-bound glaciers
Brash ice and pack ice in Antarctica. Brash ices fills the ocean waters of Cierva Cove on the Antarctic Peninsula. The ice is a mix of sea ice that has floated near shore on the tide and chunks of ice that have fallen into the water from nearby land-bound glaciers.
Location: Cierva Cove, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Image ID: 25503  
Scenery in Antarctica.  Clouds, ocean and glaciers, near Port Lockroy
Scenery in Antarctica. Clouds, ocean and glaciers, near Port Lockroy.
Location: Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Image ID: 25608  
Mountainsides, rocky and snow covered, overlooking Drygalski Fjord
Mountainsides, rocky and snow covered, overlooking Drygalski Fjord.
Location: Drygalski Fjord, South Georgia Island
Image ID: 24714  
M/V Polar Star approaches Risting Glacier at the end of Drygalski Fjord
M/V Polar Star approaches Risting Glacier at the end of Drygalski Fjord.
Location: Drygalski Fjord, South Georgia Island
Image ID: 26380  
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