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NASA Imagery Captures Cloud Vortices Spinning Off a Remote Antarctic Island
Fresh NASA Earth Observatory imagery shows von Karman vortex streets forming downwind of Peter I Island, a rare atmospheric display shaped by strong Southern Ocean winds and the island’s icy volcanic mass.
Key Takeaways
- NASA Earth Observatory highlighted cloud vortex streets forming downwind of Peter I Island.
- The pattern was captured by Landsat 8 on February 11, 2026.
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