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Study Reveals Ice Quakes Disrupt Greenland's Glacial Flow

2/7/2025

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A groundbreaking study from ETH Zurich has unveiled thousands of tiny ice quakes beneath Greenland's ice streams, disrupting their glide toward the ocean. This revelation overturns earlier assumptions of smooth ice flow, enhancing our understanding of sea-level rise. The quakes, tied to volcanic ash, highlight the intricate interplay between ice dynamics and climate change.

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A groundbreaking study from ETH Zurich has unveiled thousands of tiny ice quakes beneath Greenland's ice streams, disrupting their glide toward the ocean. This revelation overturns earlier assumptions of smooth ice flow, enhancing our understanding of sea-level rise. The quakes, tied to volcanic ash, highlight the intricate interplay between ice dynamics and climate change.