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Climatologists: glacier melting develops according to the worst possible scenario

Climatologists: glacier melting develops according to the worst possible scenario

New estimates of the rate of ice melting in Antarctica and Greenland show that they are losing mass in line with the worst forecasts of climate experts

Melting ice in Greenland and Antarctica has raised sea levels by almost 2 cm

Melting ice in Greenland and Antarctica has raised sea levels by almost 2 cm

By the end of the XXI century, it may grow by another 17 cm, scientists predict

Roshydromet assessed the scale of ice melting in the Arctic Ocean

Roshydromet assessed the scale of ice melting in the Arctic Ocean

The minimum value of the ice area since the 80s has decreased by about half, and perennial ice has almost disappeared altogether

Antarctica glaciers are eroding at an alarming rate

Antarctica glaciers are eroding at an alarming rate

Antarctica's two most important glaciers, Pine Island and the Thwaites Glacier, are crumbling faster than ever. When these glaciers melt, the level of the oceans will rise by a meter

Deadly finds. Scientists have discovered the secrets of ancient glaciers

Deadly finds. Scientists have discovered the secrets of ancient glaciers

Retreating ice reveals many well-preserved archaeological artifacts and mysterious organisms

Astronomers have found traces of the oldest glaciers on Mars

Astronomers have found traces of the oldest glaciers on Mars

Perhaps, at the beginning of the existence of the planet, there could not be liquid water on it

The rapid melting of Greenland's glaciers linked to cloudless weather

The rapid melting of Greenland's glaciers linked to cloudless weather

It was "set up" by an anticyclone, which, among other things, was involved in the formation of a "pillow" of warm air over the island

Glaciers in the Caucasus are shrinking

Glaciers in the Caucasus are shrinking

Russian and European glaciologists analyzed satellite images of the Greater Caucasus and found that the total area of its glaciers decreased from 692 to 590 square kilometers between 1986 and 2014

In a quarter of a century, the area of the Caucasus glaciers has decreased by 16%

In a quarter of a century, the area of the Caucasus glaciers has decreased by 16%

At the same time, glaciers, consisting of "pure" ice, not covered with a "cover" of stony deposits, suffer more

The model described the branching and "steps" of lightning

The model described the branching and "steps" of lightning

Scientists hope their work will help better predict the consequences of lightning strikes

Lightning killed 2 fishermen and injured 10 more in Chhattisgarh, India

Lightning killed 2 fishermen and injured 10 more in Chhattisgarh, India

Police said two fishermen were killed and 10 more injured after being struck by lightning while fishing in a reservoir in the Chhattisgarhs Rajnandgaon area

Water level off the coast of Japan in 2020 peaks in more than 110 years

Water level off the coast of Japan in 2020 peaks in more than 110 years

Meteorologists associate the rise in levels with global warming and the active warm current of the Kuroshio

Japanese military will track UFOs

Japanese military will track UFOs

The announcement was made after Japan and the United States held talks regarding unknown phenomena or objects in the air

In Japan, in a thousand-year-old temple, the faces of saints "appeared"

In Japan, in a thousand-year-old temple, the faces of saints "appeared"

In Japan, researchers from Hiroshima University used infrared cameras to survey an ancient temple. This technique made it possible to discover previously unknown images of Buddhist saints, which were hidden from view by soot for centuries

Waves from Typhoon Haishen in Japan

Waves from Typhoon Haishen in Japan

Haishen walked across Japan and reached the shores of South Korea. This is the second typhoon in several days in the region, and the residents, it seems, are no longer afraid of the elements, but take beautiful pictures

Six people died in Japan due to bad weather

Six people died in Japan due to bad weather

The death toll due to heavy snow in the Japanese prefecture of Yamagata increased by two more people

119-year-old parrot and 9 other centenarians of the animal world

119-year-old parrot and 9 other centenarians of the animal world

Here are 10 animals that have lived incredibly long years. Some of them endured the bombing of World War II, and someone was born in the Middle Ages

UFO sightings in 1910

UFO sightings in 1910

June 1910 was rich in anomalous phenomena. Here are just a few of them that hit the pages of newspapers of that time

Giant Mayan mask found in Mexico

Giant Mayan mask found in Mexico

In Mexico, during excavations on the Yucatan Peninsula, archaeologists have discovered a giant image of an unknown Mayan deity

Tropical storm Gamma kills at least 10 people in Mexico

Tropical storm Gamma kills at least 10 people in Mexico

The most severe damage was recorded in the state of Tabasco, writes the newspaper Milenio