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Ice Quakes Reveal Greenland's Dynamic Ice Flow Secrets

2/13/2025

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Researchers have detected a series of "ice quakes" beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet using a fiber-optic cable in a borehole. Triggered by volcanic particles, these seismic events reveal a more dynamic ice flow, reshaping our understanding of how ice streams move and their role in rising sea levels.

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Researchers have detected a series of "ice quakes" beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet using a fiber-optic cable in a borehole. Triggered by volcanic particles, these seismic events reveal a more dynamic ice flow, reshaping our understanding of how ice streams move and their role in rising sea levels.