Ice in the desert

This image shows penitentes, a snow formation found at high altitudes. They take the form of tall thin blades of hardened snow or ice, closely spaced with the blades oriented towards the general direction of the Sun.

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A. Duro/ESO

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Id:mg_0720-editar-cc
Type:Fotografisch
Publicatiedatum:25 september 2014 09:32
Grootte:5616 x 3744 px

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Naam:Atacama Desert
Type:Unspecified
Categorie:Chile

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