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science2 months ago

Unveiling Antarctica's Hidden Secrets Beneath the Ice

Advances in imaging technology have revealed Antarctica's rugged land beneath its ice, showing that if all ice melted, sea levels could rise by 58 meters. The Bedmap2 map, created in 2013, provides detailed insights into the continent's subglacial landscape, which influences ice flow and melting. Current climate change is causing Antarctica's ice sheets to thaw at a rapid rate, contributing to global sea level rise, with scientists now developing an even more detailed Bedmap3.

via IFLScience|
#antarctica#bedrock-topography#climate-change
science2 months ago

Greenland's Rapid Shift and Melting: A Warning Sign for the Future

Greenland is gradually shifting northwest and changing shape due to ice accumulation, melting, and geological forces, which could impact navigation and understanding of climate change effects. Researchers used 20 years of GPS data to analyze these movements, revealing complex interactions between tectonics, glacial rebound, and ice melt, with implications for future modeling and navigation in the region.

via ScienceAlert|
#climate-change#gps-tracking#greenland
science2 months ago

Scientists Warn of Major Landmass Shift Due to Powerful Force

Greenland has been shifting northwest by about two centimeters annually over the past 20 years due to ice melt caused by climate change, affecting its size and shape, with implications for geoscience and navigation; this movement underscores the accelerating impact of global warming on the Arctic, prompting increased awareness and conservation efforts worldwide.

via Yahoo|
#climatechange#geoscience#greenland
world3 months ago

Scientist Drowns in Glacier Ice Shaft Accident

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.

via The Cool Down|
#alaska#climate-change#glacier
science4 months ago

Decades-Old Climate Predictions on Sea Level Rise Confirmed

A recent study confirms that climate projections from the mid-1990s accurately predicted global sea-level rise over the past three decades, though they underestimated ice melt contributions. Satellite data has been crucial in tracking these changes, revealing that sea levels are rising faster than initially thought, with regional variability influenced by ice sheet dynamics. The findings underscore the importance of refining localized forecasts to better prepare vulnerable regions for future sea-level rise.

via SciTechDaily|
#climate-change#greenland-ice-sheet#ice-melt
environment1 year ago

Greenland's Ice Melt: A 21st Century Climate Challenge

Greenland's ice sheet is melting at an accelerating rate, with projections indicating a loss of 964 to 1735 gigatons of ice annually by 2100 under high greenhouse gas emissions scenarios. This could result in a sea level rise of up to one meter, threatening millions in coastal areas. The study, using three regional climate models, highlights the need for improved models to better predict future impacts and underscores the urgency of reducing emissions to mitigate irreversible ice loss.

via Phys.org|
#climate-change#environment#greenhouse-gases
science1 year ago

Scientists Discover Hidden Antarctic Canyon Beneath Ice

Scientists have discovered a hidden landscape beneath Antarctica's Dotson Ice Shelf, revealing a terrain of peaks and valleys shaped by melting ice and ocean currents. This discovery provides new insights into the processes driving ice melt and their implications for global sea level rise. The melting ice affects not only sea levels but also the ecosystems of the Amundsen Sea, as meltwater fuels phytoplankton blooms crucial for carbon absorption. Despite challenges in Antarctic research, such as the loss of a submersible, the findings highlight the need for further exploration of these remote environments.

via The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel|
#antarctica#climate-change#ecosystems
science1 year ago

Climate Change Slows Earth's Rotation, Lengthens Days

A new study by ETH Zurich reveals that melting ice due to climate change is causing Earth's spin axis to shift and lengthening the days by redistributing mass towards the equator, which slows down the planet's rotation. This phenomenon, driven by human activity, is now outweighing the moon's tidal influence and affecting Earth's internal dynamics, including its core.

via Interesting Engineering|
#climate-change#conservation-of-angular-momentum#earth-rotation