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Satellites deliver first picture of Greenland Ice Sheet melting

The article from MSN discusses a groundbreaking study published in Nature, detailing the first comprehensive satellite imagery of Greenland's ice sheet melting. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, using data from the Sentinel-1 satellite, have mapped the ice sheet's meltwater lakes, revealing that these lakes are not only more widespread than previously thought but also play a critical role in the ice sheet's dynamics. The study shows that meltwater lakes can drain rapidly, contributing to the acceleration of ice flow into the ocean, which exacerbates sea level rise. This new data provides insights into the mechanisms of ice melt, highlighting the urgency of understanding these processes to better predict future sea level changes and the impacts of climate change.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/earth-science/satellites-deliver-first-picture-of-greenland-ice-sheet-melting/ar-BB1reS8C ]