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26 May 2017

Greenland Glacier Melt Actually Warped Earth's Crust

A Greenland glacier melted in 2012, causing a wave of ice and water to push seaward and warping the Earth's crust, according to a study published in Geophysical Research Letters. The wave is a new phenomenon for climate researchers and suggests that current sea-level rise estimates may be underestimated. The Rink Glacier lost more than 50% of its ice due to the wave, which proves that when ice goes down to the bottom of the ice sheet, it doesn't just refreeze, but moves the whole system faster.


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Rink Glacier, Greenland


Weather
Surface Waters / Wetlands
Ice / Snow Change
Land
Glacier Change