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The Northwest Passage
August 27, 2009 - Ice clogged some but not all of the Northwest Passage, and snow had retreated from most of the islands in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Although Parry Channel appears partially ice free, especially in the east, sea ice spans most of McClure Strait, blocking the northern, or preferred, route through the Northwest Passage.
Snow-free land surfaces allow a view of the islandsa topography. While the western end of Baffin Island appears flat and almost featureless, dramatic stripes cross Bathurst Island in the northwest. These approximately east-west stripes result from layers of exposed bedrock, likely tilted by a mountain-building event in the mid-Mesozoic Era. Snow-free landmasses vary in color from beige to brown. Cold temperatures, persistent snow cover, and short growing seasons limit tree growth so far north, leaving the islands coated with tundra
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This print captures the mesmerizing beauty and unique topography of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Taken from space on August 27,2009, it showcases the partially ice-clogged Northwest Passage, with snow receding from most of the islands. The image reveals a striking contrast between different land surfaces in this remote region. While Parry Channel appears partially ice-free towards the east, McClure Strait is predominantly covered by sea ice, obstructing the preferred route through the Northwest Passage. Snow-free areas allow us to appreciate the diverse topography of these islands. Baffin Island's western end seems flat and featureless, while Bathurst Island exhibits dramatic stripes running approximately east-west. These distinct patterns result from layers of exposed bedrock that were likely tilted during a mountain-building event millions of years ago. The color palette varies across these tundra-covered landmasses, ranging from beige to brown due to cold temperatures and short growing seasons that limit tree growth so far north. This satellite view highlights how climate change impacts this fragile ecosystem as persistent snow cover retreats earlier each year. This awe-inspiring photograph serves as a reminder of our planet's delicate balance and calls for greater efforts to protect these pristine landscapes for future generations.
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