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What happens in Greenland will not stay in Greenland

Authors :
Schweiger, Larry J.
Source :
National Wildlife. Oct-Nov, 2007, Vol. 45 Issue 6, p9, 1 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The Ilulissat village in Greenland had experienced a 9 degree F rise in temperature due to rapid ice melting. The formation of glacial lakes amplifies ice melting, which in turn, speeds up global warming. Details on the environmental situation of the largest island on the planet are discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Greenland -- Environmental aspects
Glacial lakes -- Influence
Glacial lakes -- Research
Global warming -- Causes of
Ice sheets -- Statistics
Environmental issues
Zoology and wildlife conservation

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280402
Volume :
45
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
National Wildlife
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.171126297

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