Arctic Research Institute reports fastest recorded ice sheet melt rate in Greenland for January
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January 2026 ice sheet mass loss measured at 48 gigatons, exceeding previous January record by 23%
Source: Arctic Research Institute Monthly Report, February 2026
92%
Satellite data from ESA CryoSat-3 confirmed surface melt events at elevations above 2,500 meters
Source: European Space Agency data release, Feb 6 2026
90%
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Lead researcher Dr. Ingrid Halvorsen described the findings as "unprecedented for a winter month"
Source: Dr. Ingrid Halvorsen, ARI press briefing
85%