Scientists have used a submersible to map the underside of Antarctica’s Dotson Ice Shelf, revealing…
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“Ice melt” refers to the process of ice transitioning into water, which occurs when the temperature rises above the freezing point of water (0°C or 32°F). This natural phenomenon is crucial in environmental and climatic contexts, particularly with respect to the melting of ice sheets, glaciers, and sea ice due to global warming. The melting of these ice bodies contributes to sea-level rise, which can lead to coastal erosion, increased flooding, and other adverse effects on ecosystems and human settlements. Additionally, ice melt affects Earth’s albedo, or the reflectivity of its surface; as ice, which is highly reflective, melts and exposes darker underlying surfaces like ocean or rock, it leads to increased absorption of solar energy and further warming, creating a feedback loop that accelerates global climate change. Monitoring and understanding ice melt patterns are vital for predicting future climate scenarios and implementing effective environmental policies.
First comprehensive maps of a glacier’s underside, created using an autonomous underwater vehicle, provide insights…
A study reveals that warming more significantly impacts the firn layer on the Greenland Ice…
Using the unmanned submarine Ran, researchers mapped the underside of West Antarctica’s Dotson Ice Shelf,…
Recent research indicates a significant acceleration in the melting of the Juneau Icefield glaciers in…
Changes in the melting patterns of Antarctica and the slushy condition of Arctic ice are…
Warm water flowing beneath can cause ice to melt in ways not currently accounted for…
A study using a whaler’s forgotten aerial photos from 1937 shows East Antarctica’s ice has…
Antarctic sea ice reached record lows in 2023, with studies indicating that climate change significantly…
In 2023, amid rising global concerns about the warmest year on record and record-high ocean…
Under the 79° N-Glacier, melt rates have been measured at 130 meters per year. Measurements…
It is not a secret that glaciers are melting, and that it causes a problem…
According to a recent study from the University of Colorado Boulder, the Arctic may experience…
Even if global warming were to stop entirely, the ice volume in the European Alps…
As the Arctic warms, the growth of rivers could release carbon emissions equivalent to those…
Simulations indicate that injecting aerosols into the stratosphere could mitigate the melting of ice sheets…
Genetic studies of an Antarctic octopus reveal that the collapse of the West Antarctic Ice…
New research from Northumbria University suggests that there is a limited time frame before irreversible,…