Glaciers Losing Ground Twice as Fast
Researchers, including those from the University at Buffalo, have discovered that Greenland’s peripheral glaciers are retreating at an alarming rate, with the 21st-century retreat rate doubling compared to the 20th century. This finding, derived from satellite and historical aerial data, highlights the glaciers’ rapid response to climate change and the consequent risk of rising sea levels.Greenland’s peripheral glaciers are retreating rapidly, with recent studies showing a significant acceleration in the 21st century.…