The collapse of an unstable mountain slope in Alaska could trigger a catastrophic tsunami in Harriman Fjord. A retreating glacier is producing this precarious situation, highlighting yet another type of hazard caused by climate change. Continue reading Looming Landslide in Alaska Could Trigger Enormous Tsunami at Any Moment, Scientists Warn
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Earth May Spin Faster as Glaciers Melt
Melting ice triggered by global warming may make Earth whirl faster
than before and could shift the axis on which the planet spins, researchers say.
World’s Glaciers Have Melted To Lowest Levels On Record
The world’s glaciers have melted to the lowest levels since record-keeping began more than 120 years ago, according to a study conducted by the World Glacier Monitoring Service that was released on Monday.
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