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ESA Captures Stunning View of Western Antarctica’s Ice Maximum

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite has delivered a breathtaking image of Western Antarctica, showcasing the continent’s grandeur at the close of the Antarctic winter.

Taken on September 30, 2026, the photograph captures the annual peak of sea ice coverage, extending all the way to the Antarctic Peninsula.

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