EventAn iceberg over 76 km² broke from Greenland’s Petermann Glacier in August 2026, struck Joe Island in the Arctic Ocean, and survived the collision—making it the largest recorded iceberg breakoff event in the Arctic and underscoring navigation hazards.
An iceberg over 76 square kilometers broke from Greenland’s Petermann Glacier in August 2026, hit Joe Island in the Arctic Ocean, and survived the collision, becoming the largest known breakoff event.
A 76‑km² iceberg that broke from Greenland’s Petermann Glacier in August 2026 collided with Joe Island but remained intact, highlighting the potential hazards of large ice islands in Arctic waters.