NASA's NISAR satellite captured a detailed radar image of East Antarctica showing a landform roughly the width of a major highway cut in the form of a hummingbird in flight. The distinctive shape stretches across a broad region, and the radar scan revealed fine details hidden beneath the frozen layer. Scientists say the pattern comes from distant era glacial erosion combined with the land underneath the ice. Scientists describe the result as a quiet reminder of how glaciers can carve rock into distinct shapes over long spans of time. The photo was released in late July as part of NASA's active program to map Antarctic ice with satellite based tools. The agency highlights the mission as a new leap in sheet science. Officials also note that the work helps studies of glacier retreat and sea level rise. Officials add similar reads will continue in the next phase. Photo set like this are set to draw attention from both experts and the general public. The mission is being run as a partnership between two major space agencies. They say the satellite was designed to measure subtle shifts in the land elevation. The feature itself has already picked up wide internet chatter. A number of readers said the shape looked almost lifelike.