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Greenland’s ice sheet melted away at record levels in 2019, scientists fear it will continue – ABC News
Greenland’s ice sheet melts away at a record level in 2019, leaving climate scientists concerned about what the future holds as sea levels rise, leading to fears coastal flooding could increase across the globe.
Greenland’s ice sheet lost a record amount of mass in 2019, a finding that could prompt scientists to redefine their worst-case scenario as they assess the effects of climate change.
Key points:
- Greenland lost 532 gigatonnes of ice, 15 per cent more than the previous record in 2012
- Its icy bulk melted more quickly than anticipated amid climate warming
- Another study indicated Greenland is no longer getting enough annual snowfall to replace ice loss
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