Experts on global warming are warning that the giant glacier covering Greenland is melting rapidly and one of the best examples is the newly uncovered Warming Island. Photos released this week by the United States Geological Survey Landsat Project show the meltdown.
Scientists are concerned because the glacier on Greenland contains enough water to raise global sea levels by about 23 feet. This
As you can see from this 1985 photo the finger-like land masses in the center appear to be connected to the mainland.
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- My next vehicle will be smaller and lighter; uses less gas and pews less pollution. I also intend to calculate the miles to the grocery store and back; I may try walking there and back; a good 2 hour... (Read the rest)
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Everyone is concerned about the effects of cigarette smoke ,
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Or lack of time.
HypnoToad72 | 05/13/07
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Ummm, wasn't Greenland once
No_Ax_to_Grind | 04/26/07
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doh!!!
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Uh, don't forget Mother Nature's role...
loren_jones@... | 05/12/07
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