@earthwave.bsky.socialWe’re pleased to be attending the International Glaciological Society British Branch (IGSBB) 2026 Conference at the University of Aberdeen this week. If you’re attending, come and say hello! 👋
#Glaciology #EarthObservation #SatelliteAltimetry #Cryosphere #IceSheets #Glaciers #EO #EarthScience
@chriscartwright.bsky.socialYour daily #Thwaites update 08.09.2026
The move continues
The large crack is now even wider
The area remains very cold
Beginning of the melting season in 10 days or so
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@paulmac.bsky.social@paulmac.bsky.social@chriscartwright.bsky.socialPolar data 05.09.2025
JAXA #ANTARCTICA SEA ICE EXTENT: gain 23k
17.485978 km2 🆙 from 17.463356 yesterday
23k less than the average gain on this day of 46k
95.8% of ice gain from minimum to maximum done
Approx 11 days to maximum
4th lowest (⬇️ 3rd lowest yesterday)
@chriscartwright.bsky.socialPolar data 05.09.2025
JAXA #ARCTIC SEA ICE EXTENT: loss 7k
4.616212 km2 ⬇️ from 4.623137 yesterday
24k less than the average loss on this day of 31k
96% of extent losses from maximum to minimum done
Approx 9 days to minimum
12th lowest (⬇️ 11th lowest yesterday )
@chriscartwright.bsky.socialIt seems many of you have missed this crazy video
incredible video shot from the Commandant Charcot
220 kms from the North Pole the 14th of August 2026
Where is the ice?
@chriscartwright.bsky.socialStunning video from the Commandant Charcot
Shot 220 kms from the North Pole the 14th of August 2026
Where is the ice?
@paulmac.bsky.social@chriscartwright.bsky.socialPolar data 04.09.2026
JAXA #ANTARCTICA SEA ICE EXTENT: gain 81k
17.463356 km2 🆙 from 17.382852 yesterday
57k more than the average gain on this day of 24k
95.4% of ice gain from minimum to maximum done
Approx 12 days to maximum
3rd lowest (➡️)
@chriscartwright.bsky.socialPolar data 04.09.2026
JAXA #ARCTIC SEA ICE EXTENT: gain 7k
4.623137 km2 ⬇️ from 4.616391 yesterday
26k less than the average loss on this day of 19k
95.5% of extent losses from maximum to minimum done
Approx 10 days to minimum
11th lowest (➡️)
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@landsentinel.bsky.social18 Glacier, Ussr Eighteen Glacier in the Arctic holds a shocking secret—it's shrinking at an unprecedented rate each year. #Landmark #SatelliteImagery #Geography #18Glacier #Ussr #GlacierRetreat #ClimateChange #IceLoss #GlobalWarming #Cryosphere #EarthFromSpace