Strange and sudden massive ice sheet melt in Greenland: Nasa
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Nasa says three different satellites saw what it
calls unprecedented melting of the ice sheet in Greenland from July 8 to July
12, 2012. Most of the thick ice remains, but what was unusual was the
widespread area where some melting occurred.
WASHINGTON: Scientists say there has been a freak event in Greenland
this month: Nearly every part of the massive ice sheet that blankets the island
suddenly started melting.
Even Greenland's coldest place showed melting. Records show that last happened in 1889 and occurs about once every 150 years.
Nasa says three satellites saw what it calls unprecedented melting over four days beginning July 8. Most of the thick ice remains. But what was unusual was that the melting occurred over a widespread area.
Nasa says the melting area went from 40 per cent of the ice sheet to 97 per cent. Until now, the most extensive melt seen by satellites in the past 30 years was about 55 per cent.
Scientists cannot say yet if the melting is from global warming or natural.
Even Greenland's coldest place showed melting. Records show that last happened in 1889 and occurs about once every 150 years.
Nasa says three satellites saw what it calls unprecedented melting over four days beginning July 8. Most of the thick ice remains. But what was unusual was that the melting occurred over a widespread area.
Nasa says the melting area went from 40 per cent of the ice sheet to 97 per cent. Until now, the most extensive melt seen by satellites in the past 30 years was about 55 per cent.
Scientists cannot say yet if the melting is from global warming or natural.
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