Several “islands” recorded as the northernmost on Earth are probably only icebergs

New "islands" recorded north of Greenland since 1978 are simply icebergs partly or fully covered by gravel and temporarily stranded on the seabed, according to new research. They'll likely disappear again in the future.

By Martin Breum August 31, 2022
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For years, a heated international debate has been ongoing among explorers, scientists, island-hunters and other interested parties about which is indeed the northernmost island on Earth.

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