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Researchers on the MV Steller are in front of the terminus of Alaska's LeConte Glacier in August 2016. An over-the-side pole holds the sonar instrument that collects data on the subsurface ice face as the vessel moves slowly through the icy water. Credit: David Sutherland

Underwater glacial melting is occurring at higher rates than modeling predicts

Geology Page - July 27, 2019

The calving front of Bowdoin Glacier in northwestern Greenland, where icebergs are discharged and ice under the water melts.

Tsunami signals to measure glacier calving in Greenland

Dr Peter Wynn, Lancaster University, taking a sample in Iceland. Credit: Dr Hugh Tuffen

Volcanoes and glaciers combine as powerful methane producers

Meltwater accumulation within 160 feet of the surface causes these bright, white reflections to dim to grey from June to early August before stabilizing in late August.

Scientists find missing piece in glacier melt predictions

Glacial polish reflects sunlight at Pothole Dome in Yosemite National Park, California.

Study reveals structure and origins of glacial polish on Yosemite’s rocks

Friction means Antarctic glaciers more sensitive to climate change than we...

Geology Page - March 11, 2015

Tracking glaciers with accelerators

Geology Page - February 5, 2015

Iceland rises as its glaciers melt from climate change

Geology Page - January 29, 2015

Melting glaciers have big carbon impact

Geology Page - January 20, 2015

Glacier beds can get slipperier at higher sliding speeds

Geology Page - December 18, 2014

Glacier beds can get slipperier at higher sliding speeds

Geology Page - December 17, 2014

Glacier song

Geology Page - October 29, 2014

Researchers look to the Southern Ocean for an explanation of the...

Geology Page - June 3, 2014

International team maps nearly 200,000 global glaciers in quest for sea...

Geology Page - May 6, 2014

Earlier Peak for Spain’s Glaciers

Geology Page - August 26, 2013

Earlier Peak for Spain’s Glaciers

Geology Page - August 26, 2013

The effect of climate change on iceberg production by Greenland glaciers

Geology Page - May 12, 2013

High-Arctic Heat Tops 1,800-Year High, Says Study

Geology Page - October 3, 2012

Ice sheet collapse and sea-level rise at the Boelling warming 14,600...

Geology Page - April 10, 2012

Mountain glacier melt to contribute 12 centimeters to world sea-level increases...

Geology Page - September 15, 2011

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New research is shedding light on how and where ancient flying reptiles called pterosaurs lived. Credit: Julius Csotonyi

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