Supraglacial lakes
Extent of supraglacial lakes on the Amery Ice Shelf in East Antarctica between 2016 and 2024. The extent of the lakes varies greatly from year to year, and even within a single year, many lakes are visible for only a few weeks. Pink shades indicate lakes that form every year, while light blue areas indicate lakes that form only rarely.
Supraglacial lakes
Supraglacial lakes
Extent of supraglacial lakes on the Amery Ice Shelf in East Antarctica between 2016 and 2024. The extent of the lakes varies greatly from year to year, and even within a single year, many lakes are visible for only a few weeks. Pink shades indicate lakes that form every year, while light blue areas indicate lakes that form only rarely.
Credit: DLR (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)