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Massive iceberg threatens Greenland settlement

Jul 15, 2018

A particularly massive iceberg is threatening a tiny seaside settlement on the west coast of Greenland, and has prompted a partial evacuation, according to NPR. The iceberg is 330 feet (100 meters) high, the si...

Researchers say Greenland ice sheet could melt faster than expected, due to algae growth

West Side Story

Aug 2, 2017

Environment, Science

Scientists are increasingly concerned that Greenland’s thawing ice sheet could contribute to rising sea levels faster than has already been projected. Warmer temperatures may be leading to more algae, darkening...

Two new studies take a fresh look at the stability of Greenland’s massive ice sheet

West Side Story

Dec 11, 2016

Environment, Science

Two recent studies have suggested that Greenland’s vast ice sheet may be more dynamic, and thus more vulnerable, than has been assumed. Scientists had thought that the ice sheet had remained stable, even during...

Giant Earthquakes Rocking Greenland and Scientists Now Know Why

Jamie Hacking

Jun 26, 2015

Innovation

Researchers have filmed huge melt water lakes vanishing in hours from the vast unending Greenland ice sheet and opening giant crevices underneath. However scientists have explained a further outcome of this c...

Melting Greenland ice sheet slowing the Gulf Stream

Jamie Hacking

Mar 26, 2015

Innovation

The winter of 2014-15 was one of the warmest in recorded history as per National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. However there is one region in the North Atlantic which is contrary to the trend seen in ...

Environmental study of Greenland Ice Sheet can change the landscape for renewable energy stocks

Cody Gash

Dec 17, 2014

Innovation

At least two new reports have surfaced concerning the situation of the Greenland ice sheet. The two separate studies are more of new warnings concerning global warming than fresh environmental updates. The rese...

Paleo-Eskimos: Where are the Dorset today?

Charles Omedo

Aug 29, 2014

Innovation

Many races of people have been wiped out of the face of the earth, but researchers have always been able to provide reasons for their disappearance. Many lost tribes have also been known to die out, but scienti...

"Enormous Water Reservoir Discovered In Greenland"

Scientist’s unearth massive lake of freshwater in Greenland

David

Dec 25, 2013

World

One more phenomenon which has been linked to the global rise of temperature has been unearthed by scientists in Greenland. Despite the sub Zero temperatures in Greenland, scientists have discovered liquid water...

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