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Researchers make first map of thawed areas under Greenland Ice Sheet
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| Date: | 2016-08-03 16:46:52 |
| Blog: | Geospace  |
| URL: | http://blogs.agu.org/geospace/2016/08/03/nasa-makes-first-map-of-thawed-areas-under-greenland-ice-sheet/ |
Summary:
NASA researchers have helped produce the first map showing what parts of the bottom of the massive Greenland Ice Sheet are thawed – key information in better predicting how the ice sheet will react to a warming climate. Knowing whether Greenland’s ice lies on wet, slippery ground or is anchored to dry, frozen bedrock is essential for predicting how this ice will flow in the future, but scientists have very few direct observations of the thermal conditions beneath the ice sheet.Content analysis:
Keywords:
climate change
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