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Icy outcrops

Icy outcrops can be seen high in the Atacama desert. These icy bodies are called "penitentes". The penitentes are a curious natural phenomenon found in high-altitude regions. They are thin spikes of hardened snow or ice, with sharp edges pointing towards the Sun.

Créditos:

ESO/B. Tafreshi (twanight.org)

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Id:earthshadowIce-2
Tipo:Fotográfico
Data de divulgação:23 de Abril de 2013 às 10:20
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Nome:Chajnantor
Tipo:Unspecified
Categoria:Chile

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