Recent Dartmouth research underscores the significant influence of Arctic permafrost on the formation of northernmost rivers and highlights the risks of substantial carbon release due…
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Research using genetic data from Turquet’s octopus suggests that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapsed during the Last Interglacial period due to modest temperature increases.…
Research from Northumbria University reveals a critical window to prevent irreversible Antarctic ice loss. While current models show no tipping point reached yet, future scenarios…
Recent research indicates that Antarctic ice shelves are approximately 6% thinner than previously estimated. This discovery, highlighting the need for more accurate data, is critical…
A recent study led by glaciologist Benjamin Wallis has revealed the alarming instability of the Antarctic’s Cadman Glacier, which rapidly lost significant ice due to…
A recent study by Portland State University has uncovered the alarming disappearance and transformation of glaciers in the Western United States. The inventory, updating a…
View of Hintereisferner on 23 June 2018 (left) and 23 June 2022 (right). 2018 is considered a bad year for the mass balance of the…
Unlocking Ancient Climate Secrets – Melting Ice Likely Triggered Climate Change Over 8,000 Years Ago
Unlocking Ancient Climate Secrets – Melting Ice Likely Triggered Climate Change Over 8,000 Years Ago
Scientists discovered that a melting ice sheet 8,000 years ago impacted global climate patterns. The study provides insights into potential future climate effects from Greenland’s…
Landsat 8 image depicting the highly dynamic SCAR Inlet Ice Shelf, Antarctic Peninsula, and sea ice production offshore. Credit: NASA/USGS, processed by Dr. Frazer Christie,…