Cause and Effects of Greenland's Ice Melt

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Causes and Effects of Greenland’s Ice Melt Scientists have been in debate for years over the existence of global warming, arising on the forefront of scientific concern at the turn of the century. Recently, however, many have been unable to deny the existence of the continual warming climate worldwide, and humans have been the cause. Greenhouse gases, which we continue to admit (ignoring the warnings from scientists) trap the sun’s heat and cause the glove to heat and a level faster than any before. Who cares? Global warming not only affects the darker suntan you get each summer, but the winters, the sea level, and the natural environment delicately teetering on the current balance of temperature. One of the largest concerns, the rapid mass loss of Greenland’s icecap, points to faster flow of glaciers and surface melting that will inevitably lead to warmer oceans, less salty oceans, a raise in sea level, and potential climate changes. Greenland is reported to be melting at double the speed it was only some years back. The slow yet steady flow of glaciers towards the sea has transformed into a sudden surge forward, alarming researchers who predicted a slower shrinkage. An increase in precipitation on the inside, along with continual high temperatures has cause the snow to melt, and serving as a run off that not only adds to the ocean level, but acts as a lubricant for glaciers to slide faster. This water is also warmed from the sun, causing more melting on the bottom of the glacier, intensifying the ease of sliding. Due to temperatures yet again, the surface of the glaciers is melting at a new increased speed. This hot water absorbs more, therefore aiding the eventual melting of the entire glacier, if not only enough to reduce it size to an ideal for sliding through nature into the ocean. Therefore, climate and its effects are the obvious cause of this

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