Sediments exposed by glacier melt begin emitting greenhouse gases over time
As atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases rise, the Earth warms, thereby accelerating the melting of glaciers
Tag: glaciers
The Greenland ice sheet is falling apart – new study
As the ocean warms, the ice sheet has sped up in response, increasing the stresses acting upon its surface.
More, bigger crevasses open up in Greenland ice sheet, threatening increased sea level rise
Increased crevassing could lead to a feedback loop that accelerates ice loss and ultimately raises sea levels.
FSU biogeochemists discover glaciers carry unique molecular fingerprints, influence on carbon cycle
As glaciers melt, a process exacerbated by climate change, carbon is released to downstream ecosystems.
Arctic has changed dramatically in just a couple of decades – 2024 report card shows worrying trends in snow, ice, wildfires and more
Permafrost across the Arctic has been warming and thawing, releasing heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere.
Meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic is weakening ocean circulation, speeding up warming down south
More rapid melting of the ice sheets will accelerate further disruption of the climate system.
Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal the history of Earth’s climate – and how viruses adapt to climate change
One key finding was that viral communities varied significantly between cold and warm climatic periods.
How discovering two new terms sparked a memoir
The destructive processes of climate change and dementia, and the unique griefs they provoke, have much in common.
Iceland: The land of fire and ice
Climate change could be contributing to increased volcanic activity in Iceland, according to a University of Miami geoscientist.
Llamas help Peru community recover from melting glacier
Researchers are partnering with llama herders in the Andes to improve soil quality and plant productivity as ice retreats.