NASA | Keeping a Close Eye on Jakobshavn

Operation Icebridge revisits Jakobshavn Glacier, a key research site due to its rapid movement and iceberg production. The mission aims to gather data on glacier changes and their impact on sea level rise. The study focuses on the upstream catchment area and calving front, using advanced imagery and laser elevation data. Future missions will continue to build a comprehensive record of polar changes, bridging the gap between NASA's Icesat missions.

What data does Icebridge collect during its missions over Jakobshavn?

What is the significance of the continuous record of change in Earth's polar regions?