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Significant snow and ice melting episode in Greenland in July 2023
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Arctic
Heat Waves
Water Resources
Location: Southern Greenland
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery
In late July 2023, Greenland was affected by a significant episode of snow and ice melting, driven by the ongoing record-breaking heatwave in North America.
The soaring temperatures resulted in intensified snow and ice melt on the southern part of the island. This image, acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 22 July, showcases the phenomenon in the settlement of Narsarsuaq, in the province of Kujalleq.
Copernicus, with its advanced satellite technology and data, enables the monitoring of glacial ice melt and other environmental changes on a global scale.
