Nestled on the northern border of Montana, sharing its splendor with Canada, lies the breathtaking Glacier National Park. This natural wonderland is renowned for its rugged mountains, pristine wilderness, and, as it turns out, an enchanting secret beneath the surface of its more than 700 lakes. One of the park's most captivating features is the kaleidoscope of colored … [Read more...] about Montana’s Jewel: The Mesmerizing Colored Rocks and Pebbles of Glacier National Park
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According To a New Study, Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Is Becoming More Unstable As It Melts
The Thwaites glacier in western Antarctica, dubbed the "doomsday glacier," has the capacity to ruin the entire planet. NASA believes that if it melted, it would raise sea levels by 0.5 meters, around the size of the United Kingdom (1.6 feet). More concerning is the likely cascade of ice melt, since the glaciers currently shielded from the rising ocean by Thwaites' presence … [Read more...] about According To a New Study, Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Is Becoming More Unstable As It Melts
Study Discovers Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier” Is Melting and Getting More Unstable
The Thwaites glacier in western Antarctica, also known as the "doomsday glacier," has the power to completely destroy the world. According to NASA estimations, it is roughly the size of Britain and if it melted, the sea level would rise by 0.5 meters (1.6 feet). The cascade of ice melt that would undoubtedly result from it is more worrisome because it would expose glaciers that … [Read more...] about Study Discovers Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier” Is Melting and Getting More Unstable
The Dangers of Seracs: Six Hikers Die in Italy After Glacier Collapse
A massive glacier column fell into a landslide in the Italian Dolomites, killing at least six people and leaving up to 15 people missing. While hikers were enjoying the popular path at Marmolada peak, the ice splintered off the glacier, causing a massive landslide of ice and debris that collided with a number of individuals on the trail and swept away numerous groups who were … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Seracs: Six Hikers Die in Italy After Glacier Collapse
Viruses Discovered in 15,000-Year-Old Tibetan Glacier Ice Are Unlike Anything Seen Before
As the earth warms, ice melts, and it occasionally gives up things we'd rather it didn't. A study of ice from a nearly 15,000-year-old Tibetan glacier suggests that it may contain a variety of viruses that have never been seen before. The viruses discovered thus far are unlikely to infect people, let alone endanger our health, but we don't know what else is out there. "These … [Read more...] about Viruses Discovered in 15,000-Year-Old Tibetan Glacier Ice Are Unlike Anything Seen Before