Snow and Ice

A Giant Iceberg’s Final Drift
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A Giant Iceberg’s Final Drift

After a long, turbulent journey, Antarctic Iceberg A-23A is signaling its demise as it floats in the South Atlantic.

Published Sep 25, 2025

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Arctic Sea Ice Ties for 10th-Lowest on Record
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Arctic Sea Ice Ties for 10th-Lowest on Record

Satellite data show that Arctic sea ice likely reached its annual minimum extent on September 10, 2025.

Published Sep 19, 2025

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Greenland Ice Sheet Gets a Refresh
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Greenland Ice Sheet Gets a Refresh

A moderately intense season of surface melting left part of the ice sheet dirty gray in summer 2025, but snowfall has since freshened its appearance.

Published Sep 13, 2025

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Alaska’s Brand New Island
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Alaska’s Brand New Island

A landmass that was once encased in the ice of the Alsek Glacier is now surrounded by water.

Published Sep 8, 2025

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Fleeting Glimpse of Rare Snow
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Fleeting Glimpse of Rare Snow

A short-lived storm dropped some of the largest accumulations in decades on Australia’s Northern Tablelands.

Published Aug 6, 2025

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