Pieces of the Tyndall Glacier are splintering off and floating out into the lake Lago Geikie, as captured in a new photograph by astronauts.

How this affects you

The observation from space directly illustrates the ongoing process of glacial ice loss, which is a significant contributor to global sea level rise. This event is part of a larger trend where the world's glaciers have lost over 300 tons of ice in the last 20 years alone.