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Pancake ice
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Pancake ice
Photographer: George Murray Levick (1877-1956). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Leader: Capt Robert Falcon Scott. Date: 1912. Two expedition members stand on a shelf of ice underneath an ice cliff. Pancake ice forms on the sea
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In this print captured by the talented photographer George Murray Levick during the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-13, we are transported back in time to witness a mesmerizing scene unfolding in one of Earth's most extreme environments. The image showcases two courageous expedition members standing on a precarious shelf of ice beneath an imposing ice cliff, their figures dwarfed by the vastness and grandeur of the Antarctic landscape. What truly steals our attention is the remarkable phenomenon occurring on the sea surrounding them - pancake ice. Delicate circular formations resembling floating pancakes have formed, creating an otherworldly spectacle that seems almost surreal. These unique shapes are caused by a combination of freezing seawater and wind-driven waves, resulting in thin sheets of ice that gradually freeze together into these distinctive round patterns. The photograph not only serves as a visual testament to the awe-inspiring beauty found within Antarctica but also highlights the immense challenges faced by early explorers like Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his team. It reminds us of their unwavering determination to push boundaries and unravel nature's mysteries despite harsh conditions and unforgiving landscapes. Preserved meticulously at University of Cambridge's Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI), this historic print offers us a glimpse into an era when scientific exploration was driven purely by curiosity and thirst for knowledge. It invites us to reflect upon humanity's relentless pursuit to understand our planet better while reminding us how fragile yet resilient our world can be. As we admire this extraordinary snapshot frozen in time, let it serve as a reminder that even amidst adversity, there exists unparalleled beauty waiting to be discovered - just like those delicate pancake-shaped pieces floating atop frigid waters under Antarctica's icy embrace.
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