Spooky pictures have been shared on social media which show parts of Antarctica covered in 'blood snow'.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine posted the incredible photos on Facebook , which show streaks of red and pink snow across the Antarctic coast.
It's currently summer in Antarctica, meaning temperatures are at a record-high, which has led to the unusual phenomenon.
Scientists at the Vernadsky Research Base have been surrounded by what they have called 'raspberry snow' for the past few weeks.
The ministry explained the redness in the snow is natural process caused by algae called Chlamydomonas nivalis reproducing during the warmer months, making it appear red, Yahoo! News reports.
“When weather conditions become favourable (and now in Antarctica it’s just summer), the spores begin to grow,” The Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science posted.
The Facebook post led to social media users describing the bizarre snow colour like a "slaughterhouse and everything is covered in blood".
Another commented: "It's a bit creepy, but I'm sure there is a natural explanation for the redness."
Temperatures in Antarctica reached 18.3C in February - a record high in what was a nine-day heatwave.
Interestingly, it isn't the first time 'blood snow' has appeared in the area. Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle spotted the snow covered in red streaks back in the third century BC.
Experts added that this unusual snow colour is likely to become more common due to climate change.
