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The “ghost” that surrounds the island of Shikotan

2011/02/24 Kortabitarte Egiguren, Irati - Elhuyar Zientzia

An icy sea surrounds the volcanic island in the Shiko of the Kuril archipelago, as can be seen in the image of NASA's Observing-1 satellite.

Shikotan seems like the "ghost" that surrounds the island. These curious forms are due to the swirls and currents that form in this icy sea.

Image: Image: NASA Earth Obvatory/Jesse Allen/Robert Simmon

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