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The image above shows SSM/I sea ice minimum from 1979

Polar Paradox

Melt caused by climate warming may increase sea ice extent in the polar regions.
Feature Article
July 23, 2020
The false color map of the North Pole above shows the percentage of the surface that was covered by ice on August 1, 1983

On Thin Ice

DMSP SSM/I Pathfinder EASE-Grid Brightness Temperatures data enhance the feasibility of lake studies for scientists and climate modelers.
Feature Article
July 23, 2020
Taken on March 3, 2000, this image shows the Ross Ice Shelf prior to the calving of iceberg B15.

New Light on Ice Motion

NASA ESDIS article describing research uses of data - MODIS aids the study and interpretation of the history of Antarctic temperature and climate records.
Feature Article
July 22, 2020
The image above shows a spatial coverage map of the Greenland Ice Sheet using SEASAT and GEOSAT altimetry

Melt-down

QuikSCAT provides a complete view of continental ice sheets on Greenland.
Feature Article
July 22, 2020
This image of the Oates and Pennell Coasts of Antarctica, acquired by MODIS on December 3, 2002, shows several large polynyas.

Life in Icy Waters

Publication from NASA ESDIS describing research uses of data from EOSDIS - scientists use SSM/I data to locate Antarctic polynyas.
Feature Article
July 22, 2020
Landsat captured this image of the region around Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1990.

Land Matters

Satellite data help the ISLSCP with storm predictions.
Feature Article
July 22, 2020
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