ICESat-2 Celebrates One Year for Photon Phriday

The video discusses the achievements of Photon Friday since its launch, highlighting observations of melt ponds in Greenland, Crater Lake, and Nantucket. It emphasizes the study of Jacobshavn Glacier, a key focus for NASA. The video also covers the facility in Gilbert, AZ, where the Atlas instrument was integrated with the spacecraft, forming the ISAT observatory.

What significant observation was made in Greenland that opened up a new area of science?

• Discovery of new species

• Melt ponds

• Volcanic activity

• Aurora borealis

What was notable about the Passover Crater Lake observation?

• It captured a rare weather phenomenon

• It allowed viewing of the former volcano's walls

• It showed the lake's depth

• It revealed new volcanic activity

Which location was observed during the holidays, offering views of Cape Cod Bay?

• Long Island

• Nantucket

• Block Island

• Martha's Vineyard

What is the significance of the Jacobs Glacier in Greenland?

• It is one of the fastest flowing glaciers

• It is a new glacier discovered by NASA

• It is the oldest glacier studied by scientists

• It is the largest glacier in the world

Where is the special warehouse located that was mentioned in the final section?

• Scottsdale, AZ

• Tucson, AZ

• Gilbert, AZ

• Phoenix, AZ