Greenland Ice Sheet : Science World Report

Jun 24, 2014 12:00 PM EDT

How the Ocean Causes Greenland Ice Sheet Melt: Rapid Currents and Warmer Waters

The Greenland Ice Sheet has continued to melt over the past several years. Now, scientists are taking a closer look at this melting and learning what role the ocean plays in it.

Jun 16, 2014 07:54 AM EDT

Greenland Ice Sheet Melts and Refreezes, Speeding its Flow to the Sea

Using ice-penetrating radar, scientists have discovered ragged blocks of ice as tall as city skyscrapers and as wide as the island of Manhattan at the very bottom of the Greenland ice sheet, shedding light on how this massive ice sheet is currently melting.

May 22, 2014 08:52 AM EDT

Large Stores of Iron from Melting Ice Sheets May Buffer Global Warming Impacts

Scientists have found that summer meltwaters from ice sheets are rich in iron, which will have a major impact on phytoplankton growth and will, in turn, impact climate change models.

May 20, 2014 12:50 PM EDT

Record Greenland Ice Sheet Melting Caused by Forest Fires and Climate Change Combo

We all know that the Greenland ice sheet is melting, and could contribute significantly to sea level rise. Now, though, researchers have discovered the underlying causes behind this melting.

May 19, 2014 01:00 PM EDT

Greenland Ice to Contribute Far More to Sea Level Rise Than Previously Thought

Greenland's ice may be more susceptible to warming temperatures than we thought. Scientists have revealed that, because of Greenland's unique topography, its glaciers may retreat far faster and far further than initially thought.

May 08, 2014 08:06 AM EDT

Greenland Ice Melting Due to Natural Climate Variation: It's Not Just Global Warming

Scientists have found that up to half of recent warming in Greenland and surrounding areas may be due to climate variations that original in the tropical Pacific and might not be connected with the overall warming of the planet.

Apr 21, 2014 08:25 AM EDT

Greenland Ice Sheet Froze Landscape in Time for 3 Million Years

Deep beneath the Greenland ice sheet, preserved for over 3 million years, is an ancient landscape. Now, scientists are taking a closer look at this landscape, revealing a bit more about the history of the area.

Dec 26, 2013 02:47 PM EST