glaciers : Science World Report

Jun 18, 2015 02:16 PM EDT

Climate Change: Risk of Major Sea Level Rise in England and Northern Europe

England and northern Europe may be at risk for some major sea level rise.

May 28, 2015 02:31 PM EDT

Climate Change May Shrink the Glaciers of Mount Everest by 70 Percent by 2100

Scientists have taken a closer look at the glaciers on the top of the world in order to better understand what changes they may undergo in the coming decades.

Apr 06, 2015 05:16 PM EDT

70 Percent of Glacier Ice May Disappear by the End of the 21st Century

It turns out that a total of 70 percent of glacier ice in British Columbia and Alberta could disappear by the end of the 21st century.

Mar 07, 2015 09:36 AM EST

The Noisiest Places in the Ocean are Next to 'Popping,' Melting Glaciers

Where are the noisiest places in the ocean? They're right next to glaciers, of course. Scientists have discovered that bubbles gushing from melting glaciers and their icebergs make fjords the noisiest places in the oceans.

Feb 09, 2015 09:02 AM EST

Ancient Snow Patches in Norway Melting at Record Speeds

It turns out that some ancient snow patches which have existed for thousands of years are now melting at record speeds. Scientists have found that glaciers and permanent snow patches in Norway are now vanishing at an astonishing rate.

Jan 30, 2015 08:06 AM EST

Melting Glaciers is Causing Iceland to Rise and May Increase Volcanic Activity

As Iceland's glaciers melt while temperatures warm, the land itself may be shifting. Scientists have found that Earth's crust under Iceland is rising as the great ice caps melt.

Jan 20, 2015 09:19 AM EST

Melting Glaciers May Release Staggering Amount of Carbon into the World's Oceans

Scientists have found that there's another factor to worry about when it comes to meltwater; melting glaciers could be a huge contributor to the release of carbon.

Jan 06, 2015 06:41 AM EST

Why Greenland is Covered in Ice: Processes Deep Beneath Earth's Surface

Why is Greenland covered in ice? Scientists have taken a closer look, and have found that the ice on Greenland could only form due to processes deep in the Earth's interior.

Oct 23, 2014 06:39 AM EDT

Karakoram Glacier Anomaly Solved: Why the Ice Has Remained Stable in the Himalayas

Scientists may have managed to solve the "Karakoram anomaly," a phenomenon that has long puzzled climate change researchers.

Sep 15, 2014 09:11 AM EDT

Northern Antarctic Glaciers are Melting Faster Than Ever Before Despite Increased Snow

Glaciers in the northern Antarctic Peninsula are melting faster than ever before. Scientists have found that even increased snowfall won't prevent the continued melting, and that these glaciers are highly vulnerable to even slight changes in air temperatures.

Aug 15, 2014 07:21 AM EDT

Human Activity is Melting the World's Glaciers as Ice Retreats

As our world warms, glaciers continue to retreat. Now, though, researchers have found that this retreat can mostly be blamed on human contribution rather than natural climate fluctuations.

May 12, 2014 01:50 PM EDT

West Antarctic Glaciers in Irreversible Decline: Sea Level Rise Warning

It turns out that there may be no going back when it comes to a section of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. Scientists have discovered that this region is in irreversible decline, with nothing stopping the entire glacial basin from disappearing into the sea.