A New Island Has Popped Up in Alaska

As the Alsek Glacier melts, a small rocky mountain known as Prow Knob has transformed into a freestanding island.

A New Island Has Popped Up in Alaska
A satellite image of Alsek Glacier and its proglacial lake in the summer of 2025

As the Alsek Glacier melts, a small rocky mountain known as Prow Knob has transformed into a freestanding island.