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New NASA data show that Jakobshavn Glacier — Greenland's fastest-moving and fastest-thinning glacier for most of the 2000s — grew for a third year in a row. However, it continues to contribute to sea level rise.

Jakobshavn Glacier grows for third straight year

Jakobshavn Glacier grows for third straight year

More than a trillion new measurements of Earth’s height – blanketing everything from glaciers in Greenland, to mangrove forests in Florida, to sea ice surrounding Antarctica – are now available to the public.

First ICESat-2 global data released

First ICESat-2 global data released

A major ocean current connecting the Pacific and Indian oceans slows dramatically during northwest Asia Monsoon season. Now, scientists have figured out why.

Seasonal monsoon rains block key ocean current

Seasonal monsoon rains block key ocean current

How will Antarctica's melting ice sheet affect sea level rise hundreds of years in the future? Scientists now have a more accurate model to answer this question.

Antarctica's effect on sea level rise in coming centuries

Antarctica's effect on sea level rise in coming centuries

Our magnificent planet is always ready for its close-up. For Earth Day, NASA wants to see your take.

NASA invites you to 'Picture Earth' for Earth Day

NASA invites you to 'Picture Earth' for Earth Day

How can NASA sea-level science be placed in the hands of decision-makers? Some of the answers began to take shape recently at the Chesapeake Bay.

A meeting of minds: scientists, planners face challenge of rising seas

A meeting of minds: scientists, planners face challenge of rising seas