Arctic’s Cooling Power Has Plummeted by 25%, Alarming Study Reveals
Changes in the melting patterns of Antarctica and the slushy condition of Arctic ice are driving global warming toward the upper limits predicted by climate…
Ice Melt News
“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.
Undetected Melting Threat: Scientists Discover New Antarctic Tipping Point
Warm water flowing beneath can cause ice to melt in ways not currently accounted for in models. Scientists have identified a concerning new mechanism for…
Challenging Modern Climate Narratives: Forgotten 1937 Aerial Photos Expose Antarctic Anomaly
A study using a whaler’s forgotten aerial photos from 1937 shows East Antarctica’s ice has been stable and even grown, despite some early signs of…
Once-in-a-2000-Year Event: Study Explains Unprecedented Antarctic Ice Loss Equivalent to 10x the Size of the UK
Antarctic sea ice reached record lows in 2023, with studies indicating that climate change significantly increased the likelihood of this event. The potential long-term reduction…
Antarctica’s Ice on Edge: 2024’s Near Record Low Predictions
In 2023, amid rising global concerns about the warmest year on record and record-high ocean temperatures, attention turned to the Antarctic sea ice. Following a…
160-Meter Thaw: Scientists Uncover Enormous Ice Loss From Greenland Glacier
Under the 79° N-Glacier, melt rates have been measured at 130 meters per year. Measurements from land-based instruments and airplane-mounted radars in Greenland’s far northeast…
Groundbreaking New Data Unveils Secrets of Arctic Glacier Loss
It is not a secret that glaciers are melting, and that it causes a problem with sea levels rising, but a new way of reading,…
Startling Findings – The Arctic Could Become “Ice-Free” in Less Than 10 Years
According to a recent study from the University of Colorado Boulder, the Arctic may experience summer days almost entirely free of sea ice within the…
Chilling Forecast: Alps’ Ice To Shrink 34% by 2050, Even if Global Warming Were To Completely Stop
Even if global warming were to stop entirely, the ice volume in the European Alps is projected to decrease by 34% by 2050. Should the…
Global Warming’s New Threat: Arctic Permafrost’s Carbon Bomb
As the Arctic warms, the growth of rivers could release carbon emissions equivalent to those of millions of vehicles. Recent findings from Dartmouth reveal groundbreaking…
Stratospheric Aerosol Injection: New Research Uncovers Potential Solution to Ice Sheet Loss Caused by Climate Change
Simulations indicate that injecting aerosols into the stratosphere could mitigate the melting of ice sheets caused by global warming. One of the many effects of…
When History Repeats: Ancient Octopus Genetics Indicate Potential West Antarctic Ice Sheet Collapse
Genetic studies of an Antarctic octopus reveal that the collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) occurred in the Last Interglacial period, approximately 129,000…
Antarctica’s Last Chance: Urgent Climate Measures Needed To Avert Ice Sheet Disaster, Researchers Warn
New research from Northumbria University suggests that there is a limited time frame before irreversible, large-scale ice loss begins in Antarctica. According to two recent…
Antarctica’s Ice Deception: New Study Reveals Surprising Thinness of Ice Shelves
A new effort aims to more accurately measure the loss of ice shelves in Antarctica. Global ice dams are weakening due to rising temperatures, leading…
Unstable Ice: Antarctic Glacier’s Sudden Collapse Rattles Scientists
Scientists have found that even seemingly stable glaciers in the Antarctic can “switch very rapidly” and lose large quantities of ice as a result of…
Alarming Findings: Glaciers in the Western United States Are Disappearing
Glaciers in the Western United States are disappearing. A recent study by researchers at Portland State University has revealed significant changes in glaciers. The findings…
Glacier Loss Day Alert: Unprecedented Melt Rates Shatter Records
In the summer of 2022, one of Tyrol’s most expansive glaciers experienced its most significant loss of mass on record. Last year, the Hintereisferner in…
Could We Artificially Dim the Sun Prevent Global Warming?
Using geoengineering techniques, the climate could theoretically be artificially influenced and cooled. Scientists from Bern have now explored the feasibility of halting the melting of…