TV News LIES

Sunday, Jul 06th

Last update01:23:22 AM GMT

You are here News Environment Scientists puzzled, worried by rapid draining of Greenland lakes

Scientists puzzled, worried by rapid draining of Greenland lakes

E-mail Print PDF

greenland lakesTwo subglacial Greenland lakes thought to be stable -- pockets of icy water accumulated over many years -- are now gone, drained in a matter of weeks. And scientists aren't exactly sure why or what it means.

In one spot along Greenland's massive ice sheet, what was once a holding cell for more than 7 billion gallons of water (supplied by melting ice caps), is now a cold, empty crater, stretching some 1.2 miles wide and 230 feet deep.

The emptied lake was discovered by scientists at Ohio State who are studying the mechanisms of the island's massive ice sheet in relation to melting sea ice and sea level rise.

The other lake, now a two-mile-wide hole in the ice, was discovered by a team of scientists from Cornell. It has drained and filled twice since 2012. It is now slowly refilling after its most recent disappearing act, researchers say.

More...


Most Recent Related Stories...


Vacant National Weather Service Positions May Have Hurt Flood Coordination: NYT

Texas floodsLocal offices at the National Weather Service had staffing shortages that might have led to a...

New Jersey wildfire burns over 5,000 acres in Wharton State Forest

NJ wildfiresEmergency officials in New Jersey confirmed that firefighters have contained 60% of the state's wildfire in...

EPA places staffers who signed ‘dissent’ letter on leave

EPAThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is placing staffers who signed a letter of dissent against the Trump...

Oregon wildfire destroys homes and raises fears for looming fire season

Oregon wildfires A growing wildfire in Oregon has destroyed multiple homes and prompted evacuation orders in the Columbia...
 
America's # 1 Enemy
Tee Shirt
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
TVNL Tee Shirt
 
TVNL TOTE BAG
Conserve our Planet
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
Get your 9/11 & Media
Deception Dollars
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
The Loaded Deck
The First & the Best!
The Media & Bush Admin Exposed!