Svalbard Labyrinths (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Svalbard Labyrinths

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Labyrinths of stones in Svalbard, Norway. Labyrinth patterns form where the stones are on a gentle slope. 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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