New NASA Maps Have Very Bad News For Greenland – Inverse Science

Article Synopsis – New NASA maps show that Greenland is shrinking, and it’s happening at a much quicker pace than scientists had previously thought. A team of NASA scientists together with collaborators from over 30 institutions published the most accurate high-resolution maps of Greenland’s bedrock and coastal seafloor, using data from NASA’s OMG campaign. While scientists had long known that some of the glaciers comprising the icy landmass were melting because of climate change, it now appears that up to four times the original number of glaciers are under threat. To read the actual article click here.

By Sharon Gray November 1, 2017 Newsletter