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Glacial Melting in Alaska Has Created a New Island

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Alsek Glacier disconnected from a mountain called Prow Knob sometime this past summer, making way for Alsek Lake to surround it

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In Alaska, a rock becomes an island through melting ice: the record decline of the Alsek glacier dramatically shows the consequences of global warming. Researchers warn of the global consequences of melting glaciers and possible disasters.

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In Southeast Alaska, the thaw has brought to light a geological secret that has remained hidden for thousands of years. Thanks to satellite images provided by NASA, scientists have been able to confirm the appearance of a new island, previously connected to the Alsek glacier. The formation, known as Prow Knob and with an area of approximately five square kilometers, remained partially covered by the glacier. However, August 2025, the images capt…

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A new island appeared on the planet, forcing the reconfiguration of world maps.It is all due to a geographic phenomenon that affected the state of Alaska, which means a drastic change in this area. NASA itself has just confirmed this event through its satellite images, which marks an unprecedented discovery about the new landscape in the area.However, it also represents a symptom of climate change that concerns.

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Stéphane Larue broke the news in on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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