Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
The Top Safest Places on Earth During a Pole Shift
Polar & Ice RegionsA pole shift is a phenomenon that occurs when the Earth’s magnetic poles shift. This event can have significant consequences, including changes in weather patterns, increased volcanic activity, and a potential global increase in radiation. While a pole shift is unlikely to occur in the near future, it is always important to be prepared. One
Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Decoding Glacier Size Change: Understanding the Influence of Climate and Natural Dynamics
Polar & Ice RegionsGlaciers are one of the most fascinating natural features on Earth. They are massive rivers of ice that move under their own weight, carving out valleys and shaping the landscape. But glaciers are also highly sensitive to changes in the environment, and their size can fluctuate dramatically over time. In this article, we explore the
Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
How Much Water is Locked in the Ice Packs During the Ice Age?
Polar & Ice RegionsIntroduction The Earth’s climate has been in a constant state of change throughout its history. One of the most significant periods of climate change was the last Ice Age, which occurred between 2.6 million and 11,700 years ago. During this time, much of the Earth’s water was trapped in massive ice sheets that covered much
Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Why Glen’s Flow Rate Factor A is Tied to Temperature and the Implications of Treating it as Constant in Glaciology
Polar & Ice RegionsThe Glen Flow Law The Glen Flow Law is an important mathematical relationship used in glaciology to describe the deformation of ice. It relates the strain rate of ice to the applied stress through a power law relationship. The flow law is expressed as ε̇ = A(τ)τ^n where ε̇ is the strain rate, τ is
Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Sensitivity of Glaciers to Climate Forcing: Understanding Determining Factors
Polar & Ice RegionsGlaciers are among the most sensitive indicators of climate change and climate forcing, making them an essential component of Earth system science. The sensitivity of glaciers to these changes is determined by a number of factors, including their location, size, shape, and underlying geology. Understanding the factors that determine and confirm the sensitivity of glaciers
Posted on October 4, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Is the Arctic ice dissapearing faster than IPCC models say?
Polar & Ice RegionsAsked by: Cortez Herndon Is Arctic ice melting faster? Arctic ice is melting even more rapidly than scientists previously believed. A study from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute finds parts of the Arctic are warming up to seven times faster than temperatures across the planet. How fast is the Arctic sea ice disappearing? 13% per decade