![An icy lake centers the image with mainland to the right and sporadic islands and some smaller inhabited peninsulas to the left. The land is covered in snow. A vertical line of bright white ice is seen south of the lone visible population center.](https://science.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/finland-shipbreakingice-oli-20240408-lrg.jpg?w=4096&format=jpeg)
Spring Shipping in Finland’s Largest Lake
With the help of icebreaking vessels, Saimaa’s icy waters remain navigable for much of the year. View the full story
Credits: NASA Earth Observatory / Michala Garrison
TakenApril 8, 2024
Image CreditNASA Earth Observatory / Michala Garrison
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