A Bare Summer for Barnes Ice Cap
Image: NASA
The expanse of glacial ice on Canada’s Baffin Island lost its snow cover quickly and early in summer 2026, revealing a network of melt features.
Summary by NASA, the primary source
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Image: NASA
The expanse of glacial ice on Canada’s Baffin Island lost its snow cover quickly and early in summer 2026, revealing a network of melt features.
Summary by NASA, the primary source