This rare ice formation is called “dragon skin.”
Dragon-skin is formed when wind lifts the surface ice in sections. The exposed water underneath freezes, creating this scale-like texture.
Scientist Dr. Guy Williams captured these images on an Antarctic expedition.
It was the first time this type of ice had been seen since 2007.
Researchers spot rare Antarctic ‘dragon-skin’ ice formations
By Hai Luong
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