Ice Shelf Collection

Iceberg floating in the sea. Photographed off the western coast of Greenland, in the Ilulissat Icefjord. This fjord is the birthplace of thousands of icebergs

Wilkins Ice Shelf, Antarctica
Wilkins Ice Shelf. Satellite image showing the location of the Wilkins Ice Shelf (just above and right of centre) on the Antarctic Peninsula

Chinstrap Penguin
JPF-8598 Chinstrap Penguins - jumping off blue iceberg Pygoscelis antarctica Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ross Ice Shelf, the largest ice shelf of Antarctica, near Cape Crozier, Ross Island, Ross Sea, Antarctica Aerial shot from helicopter 02.02.2017 Trip on the MV Ortelius, 13 Jan

Aerial view of the Ross Ice Shelf, the largest ice shelf of Antarctica, near Cape Crozier, Ross Island, Ross Sea, Antarctica Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Ice pile of broken shelf ice, near the shore of Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia, March

Flock of Kelp / Southern black backed Gulls (Larus dominicanus) flying over iceberg. Graham Passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica. February. (digitally altered image)

Ice cliffs of the Ross ice shelf, Antarctica

First Communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay
468758 First Communication with the Natives of Prince Regents Bay, 1818 (coloured engraving) by Sackheouse, John (1797-1819) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Blizzard on the Barrier, illustration from Nimrod in the Antarctic 1907-09
CHT174817 A Blizzard on the Barrier, illustration from Nimrod in the Antarctic 1907-09 written by Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) by Marston, George (1882-1940); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ice pile of broken shelf ice, near the shore of Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia, March

Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina February 2009

Lake Superior Coastline in BW
Storm clouds whirling over a Lake Superior coastal shelf near Grand Marais, Minnesota. A pool of water reflects the fast moving storm clouds. A long exposure captures the fast moving storm formation

A floating iceberg. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Gigantic Tabular Iceberg, Deception Bay, Antarctica
An iceberg or ice mountain is a large piece of freshwater ice that has broken off a glacier or an ice shelf and is floating freely in open water

Sunset with Gigantic Tabular Iceberg, Antarctica
Tabular icebergs have steep sides and a flat top, much like a plateau, with a length-to-height ratio of more than 5:1. This type of iceberg, also known as an ice island, can be quite large

Ross Ice Shelf, edge ranging from 40 to 80 metres 130 to 260 feet high, Antarctica
Ross Ice Shelf, edge ranging from 40 to 80 meters 130 to 260 feet high, Antarctica

Tourists at the edge of ice shelf, Skontorp Cove, Paradise Bay, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Still Life - Hollow Rock in BW
Hollow Rock is an iconic structure located just south of Grand Portage Minnesota on Lake Superior about 10 miles south of the Canada

Ghosts over Lake Superior
Storm clouds whirling over a Lake Superior coastal shelf near Grand Marais, Minnesota. A pool of water reflects the fast moving storm clouds. A long exposure captures the fast moving storm formation

The ice island that calved off the Petermann Glacier in northwestern Greenland migrates
August 16, 2010 - The ice island that calved off the Petermann Glacier in northwestern Greenland continues its slow migration down the fjord 11 days later

The Queen Mary Coast of Antarctica
February 15, 2010 - The Queen Mary Coast of Antarctica. The Queen Mary Coast borders the Davis Sea and lies south of Australia. Across the top of the image is a bank of clouds

Solitary iceberg in the sea with a soft cloudy sky in the background

B-15J iceberg in the Ross Sea, Antarctica
January 29, 2007 - B-15J iceberg in the Ross Sea, Antarctica (before breakup)

A massive ice island breaks free of the Petermann Glacier in Greenland
July 21, 2012 - A massive ice island breaks free of the Petermann Glacier in northwestern Greenland. The giant iceberg could be seen drifting down the fjord

January 18, 2010 - Ross Sea, Antarctica

Pine Island Glacier
Just around the corner from the Antarctic Peninsula, the Pine Island Glacier has been the focus of scientific attention for many years

The Wilkins Sound, a seaway on the southwest side of the Antarctic Peninsula. In this image you can see the breakup of a the narrow ice bridge that connects Charcot Island and Latady Island

Shackleton Ice Shelf, Antarctica
March 31, 2010 - Shackleton Ice Shelf, Antarctica

View over Greenland and the Arctic Ocean
Operation Ice Bridge is a six-year campaign of annual flights to each of Earths polar regions. The first flights in March and April carried researchers over Greenland and the Arctic Ocean

Early spring in the Antarctic
Early spring brings sunshine to the Antarctic, and with sunshine comes the melting and moving of sea ice. The ice layer over the Southern Ocean begins to break away from the coasts of Princess Astrid

Three icebergs in ocean by daylight

Banzare, Sabrina, and Budd Coasts, Antarctica
October 14, 2010 - Banzare, Sabrina, and Budd Coasts, Antarctica

A small field of glaciers surrounds Baffin Bay along Greenlands western coast

Sea ice and icebergs floating along the Mawson Coast of East Antarctica
March 15, 2013 - Sea ice and icebergs floating along the Mawson Coast of East Antarctica

Pine Island Bay in West Antarctica
March 14, 2010 - In West Antarctica, Pine Island Bay carves deeply into the Walgreen (left) and Eights (right) Coasts. Eights Coasts terminates in the Abbott Ice Shelf

Two icebergs face to face in the ocean with pink and violet sunrise

Wilkins Sound, Antarctica
March 31, 2009 - Wilkins Sound, Antarctica

Ice Shelf, Antarctica. Emporer Penguins. Panoramic Composite

Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) lying on an ice shelf, Cierva Cove, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Ice shelfs at the entrance of the volcanic island of Deception Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Huge ice shelf on Mikkelson Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Emperor penguins incubating eggs
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) males incubating eggs. This picture was taken in August. These are the only penguins to breed in the Antarctic during the winter

Frost smoke rising from the sea off Ross Ice
" Frost smoke" rising from the sea off Ross Ice Shelf in the Antarctica. An ice shelf is an extensive sheet of floating ice, on the margin of & attached to a coastline

Caves in the Ross Ice Shelf, Antartica
Caves in the Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica. An ice shelf is an extensive sheet of floating ice, on the margin of & attached to a coastline

Crevasse on Larsen Ice Shelf, Antarctica
A 20 metre wide crevasse on the Larsen Ice Shelf, Antarctica

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"Ice Shelf: A Frozen Wonderland of Antarctic Wonders" Majestic and awe-inspiring, the Wilkins Ice Shelf in Antarctica stands as a testament to the grandeur of nature's icy creations. Amidst the vast expanse of ice, a Chinstrap Penguin gracefully glides across the Wilkins Ice Shelf, showcasing its remarkable adaptability to this frozen habitat. The Adelie penguin takes a daring leap from the edge of an ice shelf into the frigid waters below, embracing its natural instincts in Antarctica. Stretching for miles upon miles, the Ross Ice Shelf reigns supreme as Antarctica's largest and most formidable icy frontier near Cape Crozier on Ross Island. In Siberia's Lake Baikal region, broken pieces of shelf ice form an enchanting pile along its shores during March when winter still holds its grip on these lands. Against a backdrop of towering ice cliffs on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica, flocks of Kelp/Southern black-backed Gulls soar through the crisp polar air with grace and elegance. From Prince Regents Bay to distant lands beyond, explorers made their first communication with native inhabitants amidst breathtaking views offered by these magnificent ice shelves. Immortalized in illustrations from Nimrod in the Antarctic 1907-09', "A Blizzard on the Barrier" captures both danger and beauty that coexist within these frozen landscapes. An aerial view reveals an expansive panorama of endless white stretching across Cape Crozier – it is none other than Antarctica's mighty Ross Ice Shelf commanding attention from above. Once again, Siberia showcases its own icy marvels as broken pieces of shelf ice create mesmerizing patterns near Lake Baikal’s shorelines during March - truly a sight to behold.