All articles tagged with #glacier
Antarctica's Hektoria Glacier retreated about eight kilometers and nearly half of it broke away in just two months, after a flat seabed beneath the glacier let it lift and rupture from below; satellite and seismic data trace the rapid calving on an ice plain, a finding that suggests larger glaciers could collapse faster and accelerate sea-level rise.
Hundreds of low-frequency glacial earthquakes have been detected in Antarctica, especially near the unstable Thwaites Glacier, indicating increased ice flow and potential risks of collapse that could significantly raise global sea levels, prompting calls for further research into their causes and implications.
An astronaut captured a striking image of the unique convergence point where a glacier, a turquoise lake, and a river meet in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, highlighting the rare non-retreating Perito Moreno Glacier and the dynamic hydrological features in the region.
A mysterious 20th-century two-wheeled vehicle made of bamboo has emerged from melting ice in the Swiss Alps, prompting investigations and public speculation about its origin and purpose, with historical artifacts previously recovered from receding glaciers in the region.
A mysterious bamboo cart from the 20th century has been uncovered in Swiss Alps glacier retreat, sparking scientific and public curiosity due to its unusual material and unknown purpose, highlighting how melting ice reveals hidden historical artifacts.
Blood Falls is a striking red waterfall in Antarctica, caused by iron-rich water oxidizing upon exposure, which has been flowing for centuries from beneath a glacier. Despite the extreme cold, the water remains liquid due to high salinity, and it hosts unique bacteria that survive without sunlight. This phenomenon offers valuable insights into microbial life in extreme conditions and the potential for life on other planets.
An Italian scientist tragically died after falling into a moulin on the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska, highlighting the dangers of glacier melt and related glacial hazards like outburst floods, which are increasing due to climate change. The incident underscores the broader environmental and public health impacts of melting ice, including rising sea levels and the release of ancient pathogens, prompting calls for global action and research into mitigation strategies.
A melting glacier in southeastern Alaska has created a new island, Prow Knob, as retreating ice has exposed land, a process documented by NASA satellites over the past four decades, highlighting the impacts of climate change on landscapes.
A researcher from Italy is feared dead after falling into a glacial stream on Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska, where rescue efforts were hindered by dangerous conditions. The incident highlights the risks of glacier research amid rapidly melting ice due to climate change, which has also caused flooding and other hazards in the region.
Two tourists died in separate incidents near Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska, with one suffering fatal injuries from a fall and another presumed to have fallen into a stream and become trapped in ice, highlighting the dangers of visiting the area.
An Italian researcher fell into a moulin on the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska after being pushed by meltwater, and remains missing as rescue efforts are hindered by dangerous conditions; nearby, a hiker was found dead near the glacier.
A glacier lake outburst at Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier has caused record-breaking flooding in Juneau, prompting evacuations and highlighting the impacts of climate change on glacial regions, with the basin releasing unprecedented amounts of water and threatening life and property.
The remains of Antarctic researcher Dennis Bell, who disappeared in 1959 after falling into a crevasse, were found 66 years later on King George Island, along with personal items, confirming his identity through DNA testing. The discovery provides closure to a long-standing mystery and highlights the risks faced by early Antarctic explorers.
A large ice dam formed by Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier is releasing record amounts of floodwater from Suicide Basin, prompting evacuations in Juneau as authorities brace for potentially historic flooding, which is part of an ongoing pattern linked to glacier retreat and climate change.
The remains of British meteorologist Dennis Bell, who died in Antarctica in 1959, were discovered 66 years later on a receding glacier and identified through DNA testing, bringing closure to a long-standing mystery and highlighting the human stories behind Antarctic exploration.