Greenland's glaciers are melting at an accelerated rate, five times faster than two decades ago, according to University of Copenhagen scientists. The study reveals an average annual recession of 25 meters, raising concerns as Greenland's ancient ice sheet holds enough water to increase sea levels by 20 feet. The findings highlight the urgent need for global efforts to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and address the escalating impacts of climate change on polar ice.
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00:00 Scientists from the University of Copenhagen have reported a five-fold increase in the
00:09 rate of glacier melting in Greenland over the past two decades due to global warming.
00:14 Greenland's glaciers, comprising an ancient ice sheet, hold enough water to potentially
00:19 raise sea levels by over 20 feet, that is 6 meters, if completely melted.
00:26 This alarming revelation emerges from a study analysing a thousand glaciers, showing that
00:31 the rate of melting has entered a new phase.
00:34 Experts say there is a direct correlation between rising global temperatures and the
00:38 accelerated glacier melting.
00:40 The glaciers now receive by an average of 25 meters annually, a stark increase compared
00:46 to the 5-6 meters observed around two decades ago.
00:52 Researchers arrived at these findings by studying the glaciers' development over 130 years,
00:57 utilising satellite imagery and analysing 200,000 historical photos.
01:02 The impact of this accelerated melting extends beyond Greenland, with global implications
01:06 for rising sea levels.
01:08 Currently, the world has experienced a temperature increase of nearly 1.2 degrees Celsius above
01:13 pre-industrial levels.
01:15 According to European Union scientists, 2023 is projected to be the warmest year in 1,25,000
01:22 years.
01:24 Greenland glaciers play a pivotal role in understanding the broader consequences of
01:28 climate change, serving as an indicator for anticipating the fate of the region's ice
01:33 sheet.
01:34 The Greenland ice sheet contributed 17.3% to the observed rise in sea levels between
01:40 2006 and 2018, while glaciers contributed 21%.
01:45 With approximately 22,000 glaciers in Greenland, the acceleration in their melting poses a
01:51 significant environmental concern with far-reaching consequences.
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