Satellite data from NASA recently revealed that a city-sized glacier in eastern Antarctica has melted. Scientists stated that this frightening event could be a warning about what may happen in the future.
climate changes It is a known fact that its effects are getting worse and worse. In almost every statement, scientists underline that this frightening situation will lead to very bad consequences and will make the Earth an uninhabitable planet for humanity. Glaciers are also described as one of the places where this situation manifests itself most.
In our news that we shared with you before, we conveyed that the giant glaciers in Greenland melted at record levels due to the temperature increases in the summer months. In addition, it was emphasized by researchers that a country-sized glacier in Antarctica could collapse within ten years. Now is in Antarctica It turned out that another large ice sheet in the region has collapsed, and it has been revealed how frightening climate changes have become.
A city-sized chunk of ice collapsed
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According to a report shared by the Guardian, satellite data obtained in East Antarctica As big as the city of Rome It turned out that an ice piece named ‘Conger’, which has a ‘Conger’, melted around March 15 and mixed into the ocean. NASA scientist Dr. Catherine Colello Walker also stated that this event could be a sign for what may happen in the future:The collapse likely won’t have much of an impact; but it is a sign of what awaits us.”
NASA’s observation satellites Landsat program The images obtained by the company also revealed the terrifying collapse of the ice floe with photographs taken. An image created with frames from satellites showed us how the glacier changed over the years and how it suddenly disappeared.
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Unfortunately, we come across new news every day about the devastating effects of the climate crisis. Experts also think that these events should serve as a warning. For this reason, it is necessary to prevent the melting of glaciers, which are of great importance for our planet. measures need to be increased. consistently underlined.