Retreat of Greenland's Zachariae Isstrom Glacier

This satellite image records the retreat of Greenland's Zachariae Isstrom Glacier, one of the largest outlet glaciers of the Greenland Ice Sheet. Captured by Landsat 8 in 2022, the photograph documents a landscape shaped by ice, rock, and the gradual movement of glaciers over time.

Viewed from orbit, the glacier becomes an intricate composition of fractured ice, snow-covered terrain, exposed mountain ridges, and scattered icebergs. The natural patterns create an image that is both scientifically significant and visually compelling.

Artwork Details

• Artist / Creator: NASA / USGS
• Title: Retreat of Greenland's Zachariae Isstrom Glacier
• Original title: Retreat of Greenland's Zachariae Isstrom Glacier
• Series: Greenland Glacier Retreat Study
• Date: August 22, 2022 (Released January 17, 2024)
• Period: Contemporary
• Place of Origin: Northeast Greenland
• Medium: Satellite imagery

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