Glaciology
Mountaineers visit 20,000-year-old melting glaciers in Turkey’s southeast
A total of 30 mountaineers climbed up the Cilo and Sat Mountains in the southeastern province of Hakkari to witness the natural beauty of glaciers that are as old as 20,000 years but are unfortunately melting because of the effect of global warming.
Glacial lakes in eastern Turkey enchant nature lovers
The glacial lakes formed by melting snow in the Mercan Valley in eastern Turkey are a popular destination for camping, photography, and trekking enthusiasts.
Located between the Munzur and Mercan mountains in the province of Tunceli, the Ovacık district at an altitude of 1,500 meters attracts nature lovers with its majestic beauty.
Three Russian Submarines Surface and Break Arctic Ice during Drills
Three Russian navy submarines punched their way through several feet of sea ice in the Arctic to surface simultaneously within a few hundred feet of each other — one of the first times the tricky naval maneuver has been achieved.
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.
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Antarctic base records hottest temperature ever
A research base in the Antarctic has recorded the hottest temperature ever for the continent amid rising concern about global warming that has caused an increase in the melting of ice sheets around the south pole.
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The Argentinean Base of Esperanza, Antarctica, Recorded the Hottest Day in 59 Years
The Argentinean base of Esperanza, Antarctica, recorded the hottest day since temperature statistics began, the National Weather Service said.
Yesterday, at the Esperanza Research Station, temperatures rose to 18.3 degrees Celsius at noon.
The previous record was 17.5 degrees, measured on March 24, 2015.
The Rivers are Warming at the Same Rate as the Atmosphere
Swiss experts have found that temperatures in local rivers are constantly rising, writes Phys.org and BTA.
This strains ecosystems and may limit the use of cooling water in nuclear power plants.
Turkish climate action team flies flag in Greenland
A Turkish climate action team known as UZMAR act. traveled to Greenland on Jan. 10 to raise awareness about the importance of climate change in the world and Turkey.
The three-member group recorded and observed climate conditions and natural life in the region.
Brazil Builds New Antarctica Base for $ 100 Million
Brazil showed its new base in Antarctica. The $ 100 million project replaces the previous compound was destroyed after an explosion and deadly fire almost 8 years ago.
The modern facility covers an area of 4,500 square meters and has 17 laboratories, a helicopter site, as well as living space.
New Zealand's Glaciers Turned Yellow
The Fox and Franz Josef glaciers in New Zealand turned yellow literally. This is shown by pictures published in New Zealand media.
The reason is the devastating bushfire smoke and ash in Australia. New South Wales and Franz Josef glaciers are more than 2,000 kilometers apart, CNN reported.
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