Close

Service Interruption

 

Most viewed - Norwegian-U.S.Antarctica Traverse
IMG_0391.JPG
548 viewsThe Ross Ice Shelf is the largest ice shelf in Antarctica.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0801.JPG
544 viewsA wind break protects the researchers from harsh wind while setting up measurements on the East Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0443.JPG
539 viewsThe lead vehicle in the U.S.-Norway Traverse of East Antarctica used this extendable radar to monitor the ice sheet for hidden crevasses.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0804.JPG
531 viewsA wind break protects the researchers from harsh wind while setting up measurements on the East Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IPY-travers_010209.png
526 viewsThis map shows the route of the traverse.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0805.JPG
516 viewsA wind break protects the researchers from harsh wind while setting up measurements on the East Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0384.JPG
512 viewsThis mountain range in Antarctica was photographed from the air during the flight from McMurdo Station to the South Pole.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0806.JPG
503 viewsA wind break protects the researchers from harsh wind while setting up measurements on the East Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0099_1.JPG
499 viewsMcMurdo Station sits on Ross Island, on McMurdo Bay in Antarctica.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0485.JPG
496 viewsThe ceremonial South Pole is marked by flags and a pole. The real South Pole is a few hundred feet away.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0018_1.JPG
494 viewsTed Scambos waits at the Antarctica terminal.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
IMG_0019.JPG
494 viewsThis terminal serves flights to Antarctica from New Zealand.
Image Credit: Ted Scambos, NSIDC
190 files on 16 page(s)

Browse Galleries

View Index for All Albums

Help/FAQ

Photo & Image Gallery FAQ

Questions or comments about the NSIDC Photo Gallery? Contact the NSIDC User Services Office.

Look up snow and ice related words and terminology in our Cryosphere Glossary

Visit our Education Center to learn more about snow, ice, glaciers, frozen ground, and research in cold regions.

Read about Scientists at NSIDC