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Monitoring the Arctic during Polar Darkness
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Monitoring the Arctic during Polar Darkness

Acquired October 30, 2012, this day-night band image offers a detailed view of clouds, snow cover, and sea ice.

Published Dec 23, 2012

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Sea Ice Highs and Lows
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Sea Ice Highs and Lows

There were no records set in 2020-21, but the downward trends in polar ice continue.

Published Apr 19, 2021

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Arctic Sea Ice Below Average in Winter 2023
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Arctic Sea Ice Below Average in Winter 2023

The end-of-winter sea ice extent in March 2023 was the fifth lowest in the satellite record.

Published Mar 22, 2023

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Hunting for Ice on Hudson Bay
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Hunting for Ice on Hudson Bay

Polar bears rely on sea ice to hunt seals, their preferred prey.

Published Aug 10, 2020

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A Fracturing Berg in the Polar Night
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A Fracturing Berg in the Polar Night

The iceberg that calved from the Larsen C ice shelf has broken into two named bergs, as well as a handful of pieces.

Published Jul 27, 2017

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Polar Bears Struggle as Sea Ice Declines
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Polar Bears Struggle as Sea Ice Declines

A new study shows that polar bears are spending less time on sea ice, leading them to fast longer, become thinner and have fewer cubs.

Published Feb 4, 2020

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Ice Truckin’
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Ice Truckin’

In Northern Canada, frozen lakes become superhighways for truck freight.

Published Mar 22, 2015

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Mapping the Speed of Ice
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Mapping the Speed of Ice

Better Landsat imaging and creative use of software is allowing scientists to map details of changing glaciers and ice sheets.

Published Dec 14, 2016

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Amount of Old Ice in Arctic Hits Record Low in February 2009
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Amount of Old Ice in Arctic Hits Record Low in February 2009

This pair of maps shows how the sea ice covering the Arctic at winter maximum in 2009 is younger than it was in the past.

Published Apr 10, 2009

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First Light from Landsat 9
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First Light from Landsat 9

Now in its check-out period, the satellite has provided a glimpse of the compelling and useful imagery it will provide in tandem with Landsat 8.

Published Nov 10, 2021

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