A warning shot felt globally – a melting glacier collapse in East Greenland led to a massive tsunami, echoing for 9 days. Researchers identified the source, attributing it to human-induced global warming. This type of event, never seen in East Greenland before, could signal future instability due to ongoing climate change, according to seismologist Stephen Hicks.
A recent study published in Science blames greenhouse gas emissions for the glacier collapse. Research from the University of Barcelona also confirms the acceleration of ice melt in Greenland, with extreme melting events becoming more frequent and intense since 1950.
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Climate researchers warn that as Greenland’s ice continues to melt, the planet faces increasing instability and the consequences of rising sea levels. The acceleration of ice melt is a concerning trend that could have lasting impacts on global climate patterns.
What was behind the seismic boom that wrapped Earth for 9 days?
