Greenland mini study :) Flashcards
1
Q
How much ice is greenland loosing per hour?
Is this higher or lower than originally thought?
A
Losing 30 tonnes of ice per hour
20% higher than originally thought.
2
Q
What effect will greenland’s melting have on currents?
A
Additional source of freshwater in north atlantic = collapse of ocean currents.
3
Q
How much ice has greenland lost from glacier retreat alone?
A
From 1985 - lost a trillion tonnes of ice from glacier retreat alone.
4
Q
What is the worst case scenario for the Greenland ice sheet?
A
Collapse could happen as soon as 2025!
5
Q
What do scientists think about the tipping point of Greenland?
A
Suspect that tipping point is near! :(
