Summary
A NASA satellite captured an image of a unique snowman-like formation in the Russian Arctic. This natural structure is composed of five frozen lagoons that stretch over 14 miles. The formation is a result of natural processes involving ice, wind, and water.
Key Facts
- NASA's Landsat 8 satellite took the image on June 16, 2025.
- The formation is located near the village of Billings and Cape Billings in Russia's Chukchi Peninsula.
- The snowman shape is made of five main lagoon basins lined up vertically.
- This formation is due to thermokarst activity, where underground ice melts and causes the ground to collapse.
- The image came from the U.S. Geological Survey's Landsat data.
- Temperatures in the area stay below freezing most of the year, even in June.
- The shape is naturally formed by ice, wind, and water movement, not by human activity.
- Winter conditions make the area easier to explore as frozen surfaces become stable to walk on.
