The ice-covered island’s melt season lasted 50 days longer than average.
Published Feb 18, 2011
Although 2005 overall saw a new record, the extent of June melting in 2005 was unexceptional. The same held true for 2006, when this picture was taken.
Published Jun 30, 2006
In July 2012, satellites observed melting on nearly 97 percent of the ice sheet surface.
Published Jul 25, 2012
Melt ponds on the surface of Greenland’s ice sheet are an important indicator of the strength of the 2013 melt season.
Published Jul 9, 2013
Captured near the end of 2012, this image shows a mixture of sea ice, land ice, and fresh snow.
Published Jan 6, 2013
