Icebergs off Greenland, satellite image
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Icebergs off Greenland, satellite image
Icebergs off Greenland. Satellite image centred over the west coast of Greenland, showing an ice sheet (white, upper right) on the mainland, and a huge number of icebergs (small white specks) that have broken from it and are floating in the ocean. The ice sheet that covers almost all of Greenland (about 1.7 million square kilometres) holds so much ice that if it were to melt away entirely, global sea levels would rise 7 meters. The Greenland Ice Sheet feeds dozens of tidewater glaciers along the islands coast; as the ice sheet meets the ocean, chunks of ice periodically break off to form icebergs. Imaged by the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on NASAs Terra satellite, on 17th July 2005
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This breathtaking satellite image captures the awe-inspiring beauty and magnitude of icebergs off the coast of Greenland. The vastness of these frozen giants is truly humbling, as they dot the ocean like small white specks against a backdrop of pristine blue waters. In the upper right corner, an expansive ice sheet covers the mainland, its brilliant white color contrasting with the deep hues of the surrounding landscape. The significance of this icy expanse cannot be overstated. Spanning approximately 1.7 million square kilometers, it holds an unimaginable amount of ice that has accumulated over centuries. If this colossal ice sheet were to melt entirely, global sea levels would rise by a staggering seven meters, posing significant threats to coastal regions worldwide. As we delve into this image further, we witness nature's dynamic forces at play. The Greenland Ice Sheet nourishes numerous tidewater glaciers along the island's coast. Here at their meeting point with the ocean, chunks of ice periodically break away from the main body to form these magnificent icebergs. Imaged by NASA's Terra satellite using Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) technology on July 17th, 2005, this photograph serves as a testament to our planet's ever-changing climate and fragile ecosystems. It reminds us not only of Earth's immense natural wonders but also highlights our responsibility in preserving them for future generations.
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