
Numerous, and large, meltwater ponds are visible in the full image (click to enlarge).
And, as can be even more clearly seen in beautiful false-colour infrared, the temporary "strait" which separates the ice island from the rock island is littered with "small" icebergs which have calved from it:

If you're looking for an excuse to drive the Viking Trail, it's a good one.
Source image: NASA/GSFC, Rapid Response
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