Historic Greenland Melt Is a "Glimpse of the Future"
A major heat wave pushed melting into areas of the ice sheet that normally stay frozen year-round-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
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In "Vicious Cycle," Snowmelt Fuels Wildfires, and Wildfires Melt Snow
This feedback poses major concerns for Western water resources and wildfire risk-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Unexpected Source Fuels Rapid Melt at World's Biggest Ice Shelf
A hole in nearby sea ice allows sunlight to warm the ocean water in contact with the ice-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Scientists Track the Source of Soot That Speeds Arctic Melt
Heat-absorbing black carbon comes from fossil fuels in winter and biomass burning in summer-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Salt Doesn't Melt Ice—Here's How It Makes Winter Streets Safer
There’s a good reason to salt the roads before snow starts falling-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Salt Doesn't Melt Ice--Here's How It Makes Winter Streets Safer
There’s a good reason to salt the roads before snow starts falling-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com