Hudson and James Bays - related image preview

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Hudson and James Bays

The northern end of Hudson Bay seems to have thawed before the southern end in this SeaWiFS image. The northern end has cleared of ice before the southern end due to the predominantly north-easterly winds that have continued to push the ice towards the south-western shores.


Provided by the SeaWiFS Project, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, and ORBIMAGE

Published June 22, 2000
Data acquired June 22, 2000

Source:
OrbView-2 > SeaWiFS
Topics:
Cryosphere > Sea Ice > Ice Extent
Cryosphere > Sea Ice > Pack Ice
Hydrosphere > Snow/Ice > Ice Extent