Greenland
Researchers discover world’s 'northernmost' island
Scientists have discovered what is believed to be the world's northernmost landmass - a yet-to-be-named island north of Greenland that could soon be swallowed up by seawaters.
class='cf'>
Researchers came upon the landmass on an expedition in July, and initially thought they had reached Oodaaq, up until now the northernmost island on the planet.
- Read more about Researchers discover world’s 'northernmost' island
- Log in to post comments
Rain on Greenland ice sheet signals climate change risk
Rain fell at the highest point on Greenland's ice sheet - possibly for the first time - in an event Danish scientists on Aug. 23 said was most likely driven by climate change.
class='cf'>
The rain was observed for several hours on August 14 at a measuring post more than 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) up on the sheet, the U.S. Snow and Ice Data Center reported.
Sexagenarian marathon runner prepares for 300-kilometer race
Turkey's first female ultramarathon runner, Bakiye Duran, 62, is set to run in the Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) that will be held Aug. 23.
Duran will run in the 300-kilometer UTMB, first held in 2003. The race will cover France, Italy and Switzerland and competitors will circle Mont Blanc massif in the Alps.
"Proof: This is unprecedented"
Temperatures at the Greenland summit over the weekend rose above freezing for the third time in less than a decade, CNN reports.
The warm air fueled an extreme rain event that dumped 7 billion tons of water on the ice sheet.
- Read more about "Proof: This is unprecedented"
- Log in to post comments
CNSU updates list of high epidemiological risk countries; exceptions to quarantine for foreign artists, athletes
On Thursday, the National Committee for Emergency Situations (CNSU) approved the list classifying states and areas depending on the cumulative incidence rate of COVID-19, with Turkey, Montenegro, the States United States, Israel, Morocco, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and St. Maarten entering the red zone. At the same time, according to CNSU Decision no.
Greenland Ice Sheet Melting by 8 Billion Tonnes a Day Due to Heatwave
Greenland's ice sheet has experienced a "massive melting event" during a heatwave that has seen temperatures more than 10 degrees above seasonal norms, according to Danish researchers.
Romania updates list of countries in COVID-19 red, yellow, green areas
Romania's National Committee for Emergency Situations (CNSU) updated on Friday its list of countries or areas with high COVID-19 epidemiological risk. "The classification of the countries/areas by the cumulative rate of COVID-19 cases in order to sort the persons arriving in Romania accordingly and subject them to quarantine is hereby approved," reads CNSU Decision 39.
Global Ice Sheet Melting Much Faster Than in 1990
The rate at which ice is disappearing across the world matches "worst-case climate warming scenarios", UK scientists have warned in new research.
A team from the universities of Edinburgh and Leeds and University College London said the rate at which ice is melting across the world's polar regions and mountains has increased markedly in the last three decades.
- Read more about Global Ice Sheet Melting Much Faster Than in 1990
- Log in to post comments
Red underwear & Spider webs – Top 5 weirdest Christmas customs in the world (photos)
In Greenland, they eat raw decomposed fish
Negative PCR Tests Mandatory for Passengers Arriving to Spain from 65 Countries, Bulgaria Including
Spain introduces the requirement for a negative PCR test upon entry into the country for citizens of 65 countries at high risk of COVID-19 infection, including Bulgaria. The measure takes effect from today, November 23.