The Russell glacier in Greenland melting rapidly due to global warming
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3434 x 5161 px | 29.1 x 43.7 cm | 11.4 x 17.2 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
7 July 2008Photographer:
Ashley CooperMore information:
PHD scientist Ian Bartholomews theodolite measuring the speed of the Russelll Glacier near Kangerlussuag Greenland The study is looking at how increasing quantities of melt water caused by climate change are affecting the glaciers speed which like most glaciers in Greenland has speeded up considerably in the last 20 years It is thought that the meltwater helps lubricates the glaciers base enabling it to flow faster As part of the study reflective poles were drilled 4 metres into the ice to measure their speed at various positions on the glacier Within a month all the poles had fallen over as the glacier melted down over 4 metres