Articles | Volume 18, issue 8
https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-18-6017-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-18-6017-2026
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25 Aug 2026
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Grounded icebergs around Antarctica: a high-resolution dataset derived from deep learning and Sentinel-1 synthetic aperture radar

Kaihong Jiao, Alexander D. Fraser, Johannes Lohse, Pat Wongpan, Caitlin Adams, and Alexander C. Bradley

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  • RC1: 'Comment on essd-2026-179', Anonymous Referee #1, 30 Apr 2026
  • RC2: 'Comment on essd-2026-179', Anonymous Referee #2, 11 Jun 2026

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AR – Author's response | RR – Referee report | ED – Editor decision | EF – Editorial file upload
AR by Kaihong Jiao on behalf of the Authors (28 Jul 2026)  Author's response   Author's tracked changes   Manuscript 
ED: Referee Nomination & Report Request started (30 Jul 2026) by Baptiste Vandecrux
ED: Publish as is (06 Aug 2026) by Baptiste Vandecrux
AR by Kaihong Jiao on behalf of the Authors (07 Aug 2026)
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Editorial statement
This study presents a high-resolution, continent-wide dataset of grounded icebergs around Antarctica. By providing a comprehensive inventory of 39 619 stationary icebergs, including icebergs as small as 0.016 km², it establishes a reference dataset for investigations of Antarctic coastal processes, fast ice dynamics, and marine ecosystems.
Short summary
Grounded icebergs anchor Antarctic sea ice and support marine ecosystems, yet their continent-wide distribution was previously unknown. Using satellite radar imagery and an automated artificial intelligence tool, we mapped nearly 40 000 stationary icebergs. We discovered that tiny, frequently overlooked icebergs actually dominate both the total number and area. This public dataset offers a crucial new baseline for modelling coastal ice stability and understanding broader environmental changes.
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