"A huge section of Greenland’s Petermann Glacier has snapped off, forming an ice island about the size of Manhattan. Satellites watched cracks spread rapidly before the 76-square-kilometer slab finally broke free on August 4. It is the glacier’s biggest calving event since 2012, and scientists say two even larger pieces could eventually follow. The rare Arctic iceberg will now be tracked as it drifts, breaks apart, and potentially affects shipping routes."
Adam Garbo, a PhD student from the University of Ottawa, said, "Petermann Glacier has long been one of Greenland's largest remaining ice tongues. We've anticipated this break for years, and seeing it finally happen is remarkable. It's a powerful reminder of how quickly these systems can change."
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260823094145.htm
#glaciers #Greenland #cliamteChange #globalHeating
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