Svalbard Circles (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Svalbard Circles

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Circles of stones in Svalbard, Norway. Each circle measures roughly 10 feet, or 3 meters, across. New research provides insight into how these features form in rocky, frost-prone landscapes.

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Bernard Hallet/University of Washington

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