From an icebreaker sailing near the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, our photographer has captured the many faces of the ice.
Tag: Glaciers
The Icebreaker Araon Stops Near the Thwaites Glacier
Less than a day after arriving at the ice, we are already up close and personal with the fastest-melting glacier in Antarctica.
In Switzerland, The Alps Are Melting Amid Climate Change, but Villagers Won’t Be Moved
Switzerland is racing to rebuild Blatten, which was crushed by a glacier. It’s a sign of the economic and emotional costs of a warming Europe.
No Food, No Water, a Broken Leg: How a Hiker Survived a Harrowing Week in the Wild
Alec Luhn, 38, an American journalist, hopes the lessons he learned from his ordeal in a national park in Norway can help others.
No Food, No Water, a Broken Leg: How a Hiker Survived a Harrowing Week in the Wild
Alec Luhn, 38, an American journalist, hopes the lessons he learned from his ordeal in a national park in Norway can help others.
Juneau Floods As Mendenhall Glacier Melts
An overflowing glacial lake caused a surge in the Mendenhall River on Wednesday, prompting flood alerts and evacuations in Juneau.
Remains of British Researcher Lost in 1959 Are Discovered Off Antarctica
Dennis “Tink” Bell was 25 years old when he fell into a crevasse on King George Island. Over the decades, a glacier receded, and a scientific team from Poland found his remains this year.
Perito Moreno Glacier Is Thinning Faster Than Expected, Study Shows
After holding steady for decades, the beloved Perito Moreno has thinned considerably since 2019, scientists said.
When Earth’s Surface Shifts, a New Satellite Will See It
NISAR, built jointly by NASA and India’s space agency and launched on Wednesday, will use radar to monitor tiny changes across our planet’s land and icy regions.
Some Glaciers Will Vanish No Matter What, Study Finds
Glacial ice will melt for centuries even if global temperatures stop rising now, according to new research.