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An Uncommon Drifter in the Denmark Strait
A large iceberg originating from Jøkelbugten in northeastern Greenland drifted over 1,000 kilometers south into the Denmark Strait during summer 2026.
Why it matters
Because the iceberg is disintegrating in the Denmark Strait, it is unlikely to drift into busier shipping lanes near southern Greenland.
The details
- The iceberg measured roughly 17 square kilometers on June 12, 2026.
- Satellite imagery from Landsat 9 OLI was used to track the berg.
- Experts believe it broke from a remnant ice shelf in Jøkelbugten.
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Alexis Denton works at International Ice Patrol
Alexis Denton serves as oceanographer and chief scientist with the International Ice Patrol.
Keld Quistgaard works at Greenland Ice Service
Keld Quistgaard is a senior ice advisor with the Greenland Ice Service.
Keld Quistgaard works at Danish Meteorological Institute
Keld Quistgaard is affiliated with the Danish Meteorological Institute's Greenland Ice Service.
Greenland Ice Service is a member of Danish Meteorological Institute
The Greenland Ice Service is part of the Danish Meteorological Institute.
Christopher Shuman works at University of Maryland
Christopher Shuman is a retired glaciologist affiliated with the University of Maryland.
Landsat 9 uses Operational Land Imager (OLI)
Landsat 9 is equipped with the Operational Land Imager (OLI) to acquire Earth surface imagery.
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Landsat 9 uses Satellite Remote Sensing
Landsat 9 uses satellite imagery technology to observe icebergs and surface features.
Landsat 9 is related to Greenland
Landsat 9 captured satellite images of an iceberg drifting off the coast of Greenland.
International Ice Patrol is related to Greenland
The International Ice Patrol monitors icebergs originating from Greenland waters.
Danish Meteorological Institute is related to Greenland
The Danish Meteorological Institute operates ice observation services around Greenland.
Greenland is related to Iceland
The Denmark Strait separates Greenland and Iceland.
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Landsat 9 Captures Imagery of Large Iceberg Drifting in Denmark Strait
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