ClimateQuiet 28d · day 33
Manhattan-sized ice island breaks from Greenland's Petermann Glacier
A major calving event at Petermann Glacier marks the largest ice loss since 2012, with scientists warning of two more imminent detachments.
What to know
- A Manhattan-sized ice island detached from Petermann Glacier, the largest loss since 2012.
- Two additional massive ice sections are expected to break away soon, potentially removing 22% of the remaining ice tongue.
- The calving followed years of growing fractures that progressively weakened the glacier's floating ice structure.
“A Manhattan-sized ice island has broken away from Greenland's Petermann Glacier after years of growing fractures weakened its floating ice tongue.”
Science Daily · Science Daily
Petermann Glacier Site of ice calving
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