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Greenland ice sheet cracking more rapidly than ever, study shows (www.theguardian.com)

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Summary

A new study reveals that the Greenland ice sheet is cracking faster than ever due to climate change.

Researchers analyzed 8,000 high-resolution satellite maps from 2016–2021 and found a rapid increase in the size and depth of crevasses.

Ice sheet acceleration, driven by ocean warming, has contributed to 14mm of sea level rise since 1992.

Scientists warn that dynamic instabilities could lead to a meter of sea level rise by 2100. Improved projections are needed to plan for long-term climate adaptation.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Don't forget that Greenland melting isn't 'just' going to cause sea level rise (as if that isn't bad enough), but also collapse of the AMOC, resulting in an ice age in NW Europe.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago

Just our daily reminder that we’re all screwed. Maybe we’ll finally take it seriously when Florida is underwater and Mar-a-Lago becomes an underwater resort.