Glaciers are melting at unprecedented rates due to global warming. Princeton's Michael Wolovick and John Moore, from the Beijing Normal University, say an artificial wall to stop warm water getting to Antarctica's glaciers would prevent further melting. This Swiss Town Is Protecting Its Glacier With a Blanket But a high-tech solution might be on the way The oldest glacier in the Alps is protected by special white blankets to prevent it from melting. The glaciers will initially provide extra runoff from melting; but as the ice diminishes, the runoff will wane. Sea level rise.
Also, because revegetation of terrain is slower at high altitudes, deglaciated areas will be subject to erosion and decreased stability, heightening the need to protect buildings, roads, communication links, and other structures. The melting of Himalayan glaciers has doubled over the last 40 years, scientists say. Polar ice melt is one of the primary causes of sea level rise. Use Ice Cooler or Bucket To see how different materials affect the length of time ice takes to melt, put some ice in a … Sea level rise is a natural consequence of the warming of our planet.
They were found in a core sample from a glacier in China's Tibetan Plateau region. At a Glance. Try these science project ideas to experiment with different ways of keeping the temperature surrounding the ice low to prevent it from melting quickly. Melting ice has revealed a lost mountain pass in Norway -- and hundreds of well-preserved Viking artifacts strewn along the path, including tools and clothing.