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A Bare Summer for Barnes Ice Cap

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A Bare Summer for Barnes Ice Cap

NASA · August 3, 2026 · article

A Bare Summer for Barnes Ice Cap

The expanse of glacial ice on Canada’s Baffin Island lost its snow cover quickly and early in summer 2026, revealing a network of melt features.— NASA

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