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Where is it? Pangong Lake, Tibetan Plateau [33.75582309, 78.69202953]
What's in the photo? Lake ice fracturing along a disputed border between China and India
Who took the photo? An unnamed astronaut on board the International Space Station
When was it taken? Jan. 25, 2024
This eye-catching astronaut photo shows the fractured surface of the world's highest frozen lake lurking in the lofty climbs of the Tibetan Plateau. The smooth, white line where the ice meets the water closely follows a disputed border between China and India.
The elevated lake, known as Pangong Lake or Pangong ...
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