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Frozen in Time

Vatnajokull Glacier Ice Cave, Iceland. This is an ice cave that was formed by the runoff water from the Vatnajokull Glacier. This image was taken in mid March, but 2 days later warm weather and rain had partially submerged the cave and made the cave inaccessible.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2015
Date Uploaded: 07.2015
Photo Location: Iceland
Copyright: © shane wheel
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