def split_id(image_id):
    """
    Split Earth Engine image ID into collection and index components.

    Parameters
    ----------
    image_id: str
              Earth engine image ID.

    Returns
    -------
    tuple
        A tuple of strings: (collection name, image index).
    """
    index = image_id.split("/")[-1]
    ee_coll_name = "/".join(image_id.split("/")[:-1])
    return ee_coll_name, index