Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Antarctic Ice Halo

A rare weather phenomenon, caused by ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. In the distance you can see a tiny cruise ship; only large enough to carry six ants. Oh yes, there are also half a million King Penguins in the picture, plus one Queen Penguin on the right. While we were standing there, blinded after looking into the sun for too long, the Captain came over and said that sailors regarded an ice halo as a sign that bad weather is on the way.

See the ring?


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