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environment15 days ago•8 min saved

Planet Heats Up, Oceans Strain, Ice Dim: 2025 Climate Report Signals Escalating Extremes

The 2025 State of the Climate report from the American Meteorological Society and NOAA warns that global warming is intensifying: oceans reached record-high temperatures for a third straight year, marine heatwaves covered about 87% of the world’s oceans, the Greenland Ice Sheet shed roughly 129 gigatons, surface albedo declined as land surfaces darkened and cloudiness fell, oceans absorbed about 90% of the excess heat and continued to acidify and lose oxygen. Fossil-fuel emissions remain the primary driver of warming and extreme weather, underscoring the need for resilience and stronger climate policies.

via Inside Climate News|

#climate-change #environment #fossil-fuels

environment1 month ago•8 min saved

Thwaites Timeline: New Studies Signal Accelerated Collapse

Three new studies and accessible explainers suggest Thwaites Glacier is melting faster than previously thought: an under-ice collapse could begin within a year, with the glacier potentially speeding toward the sea over decades to a century; visuals explain tides, warming waters, and feedbacks, with Marine Ice Sheet Instability favored, underscoring scientists’ call for drastic carbon reductions to mitigate future impacts.

via Daily Kos|

#antarctica #climate-change #environment

environment3 months ago•37 min saved

Antarctica robot sub uncovers hidden melt features before vanishing

An autonomous submarine named Ran mapped the underside of West Antarctica's Dotson Ice Shelf, revealing terraces, channels and teardrop pits carved by basal melt, before losing contact and disappearing after traveling roughly ten miles beneath the ice for about 24 hours; the data improve understanding of how warm deep water melts ice from below and influence future sea-level predictions, but the cause of Ran's disappearance remains unknown.

via Earth.com|

#antarctica #dotson-ice-shelf #environment

science3 months ago•5 min saved

Antarctica’s Ice Melt Mystery: Submarine Ran Returns with Data That Upends Climate Models

An autonomous submarine named Ran vanished under Antarctica’s Dotson Ice Shelf in January 2024 after 14 successful missions mapping about 130 square kilometers; though lost, the data it collected revealed unexpected ice–ocean features and erosion patterns that challenge current melt models, with the western part melting faster due to turbulent waters. Researchers at ITGC plan to replace Ran with Ran II to continue the mission, and the findings were published in Science Advances, potentially reshaping predictions of sea‑level rise.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#antarctica #climate-change #dotson-ice-shelf

space4 months ago•73 min saved

Spring melt on Mars: HiRISE captures retreating ice and wind-sculpted dunes at Chasma Boreale

HiRISE images of Mars’ northern ice cap at Chasma Boreale show springtime ice melt and crescent dunes that reveal wind patterns across the Martian surface, highlighting seasonal changes on the red planet.

via Space|

#chasma-boreale #dunes #hirise

science5 months ago•6 min saved

Space-Based Lasers Trace the Ice Melt Driving Sea-Level Acceleration

A PNAS study using satellite laser ranging shows that ocean mass increase from melting land ice—especially Greenland and mountain glaciers—now dominates global sea-level rise, contributing about 60% of the ~90 mm rise from 1993–2022, and aligning with satellite altimeter measurements to improve climate projections.

via Indian Defence Review|

#climate-change #ice-melt #ocean-mass

local6 months ago•23 min saved

When Ice Melts, the UWS Unmasks a Month of Detritus

As melting ice from last month’s storm collapses along the Upper West Side, four weeks of curbside detritus— wrappers, bottles, takeout, and even dog mess—are revealed, turning once-majestic mounds into a grimy map of urban life. The piece also meanders through Central Park’s glacial past, highlighting rock scars and park features shaped by the Wisconsin glaciation, from Belvedere Castle to Summit Rock, and closes with a meditation on what winter hides about us and what we might shed as spring returns.

via West Side Rag|

#central-park #glaciation #ice-melt

weather7 months ago•9 min saved

Philadelphia braces for weekend snowstorm with possible icy mix and travel disruptions

A major winter storm is forecast to slam the Philadelphia region this weekend, with 6–10 inches of snow likely and a nonzero chance of more than 10 inches. Snow is expected to arrive late Saturday night and peak Sunday, potentially impacting travel as airlines waive rebooking fees. Shoppers are already seeing shortages of ice-melt products and shovels at local hardware stores as preparations intensify.

via 6abc.com|

#ice-melt #philadelphia #shovels

environment7 months ago•25 min saved

Hidden Greenland Sediments Could Accelerate Ice Melt and Sea-Level Rise

A seismic study using data from hundreds of stations finds thick, soft sediments beneath Greenland’s ice bed, enabling faster glacier movement than hard rock; the bed’s patchy distribution could speed ice loss and alter sea‑level forecasts, highlighting the need for denser bed mapping and integrated meltwater–flow models.

via Earth.com|

#environment #greenland #ice-melt

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Unveiling Antarctica's Hidden Secrets Beneath the Ice

Advances in imaging technology have revealed Antarctica's rugged land beneath its ice, showing that if all ice melted, sea levels could rise by 58 meters. The Bedmap2 map, created in 2013, provides detailed insights into the continent's subglacial landscape, which influences ice flow and melting. Current climate change is causing Antarctica's ice sheets to thaw at a rapid rate, contributing to global sea level rise, with scientists now developing an even more detailed Bedmap3.

via IFLScience|

#antarctica #bedrock-topography #climate-change

science10 months ago•2 min saved

Greenland's Rapid Shift and Melting: A Warning Sign for the Future

Greenland is gradually shifting northwest and changing shape due to ice accumulation, melting, and geological forces, which could impact navigation and understanding of climate change effects. Researchers used 20 years of GPS data to analyze these movements, revealing complex interactions between tectonics, glacial rebound, and ice melt, with implications for future modeling and navigation in the region.

via ScienceAlert|

#climate-change #gps-tracking #greenland

science10 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Warn of Major Landmass Shift Due to Powerful Force

Greenland has been shifting northwest by about two centimeters annually over the past 20 years due to ice melt caused by climate change, affecting its size and shape, with implications for geoscience and navigation; this movement underscores the accelerating impact of global warming on the Arctic, prompting increased awareness and conservation efforts worldwide.

via Yahoo|

#climatechange #geoscience #greenland

science10 months ago•4 min saved

Antarctic Meltdown Accelerates Sea Level Rise and Global Climate Disruption

Recent unprecedented temperature surges in Antarctica, linked to collapsing stratospheric currents and a slowing polar vortex, are accelerating ice melt, disrupting ecosystems, and impacting global climate patterns, highlighting urgent need for international action on climate change.

via Energy Reporters|

#antarctica #climate-change #ice-melt

world11 months ago•3 min saved

Scientist Drowns in Glacier Ice Shaft Accident

An Italian scientist tragically died after falling into a moulin on the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska, highlighting the dangers of glacier melt and related glacial hazards like outburst floods, which are increasing due to climate change. The incident underscores the broader environmental and public health impacts of melting ice, including rising sea levels and the release of ancient pathogens, prompting calls for global action and research into mitigation strategies.

via The Cool Down|

#alaska #climate-change #glacier

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Decades-Old Climate Predictions on Sea Level Rise Confirmed

A recent study confirms that climate projections from the mid-1990s accurately predicted global sea-level rise over the past three decades, though they underestimated ice melt contributions. Satellite data has been crucial in tracking these changes, revealing that sea levels are rising faster than initially thought, with regional variability influenced by ice sheet dynamics. The findings underscore the importance of refining localized forecasts to better prepare vulnerable regions for future sea-level rise.

via SciTechDaily|

#climate-change #greenland-ice-sheet #ice-melt