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Sea Ice Clearing from Northwest Passage

In late July 2012, sea ice retreated from Parry Channel in the Northwest Passage.
Sea Ice Retreats in the Northwest Passage
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Sea Ice Retreats in the Northwest Passage

Acquired July 17, 2012, and August 3, 2012, these natural-color images show the retreat of sea ice from the Parry Channel in the Northwest Passage.

Published Aug 9, 2012

Image of the Day Water Snow and Ice Sea and Lake Ice

Sea Ice Clearing from Northwest Passage
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Sea Ice Clearing from Northwest Passage

Acquired August 2, 2012, this image shows a largely open Northwest Passage.

Published Aug 6, 2012

Water Snow and Ice Sea and Lake Ice

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