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Greenland Ice Sheet Melts At Record Rate In 2010

Posted by Soulskill on from the this-calls-for-a-celebratory-bonfire dept.

RedEaredSlider writes "A study using satellite and ground-based data is showing the Greenland ice sheets are setting a record for the areas exposed to melting and the rate at which they are doing so. NASA says 2010 was a record warm year, and temperatures in the Arctic were a good 3 degrees C over normal."

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  1. Re:The meaning of random by RobVB · · Score: 3, Funny

    Not really. Many goods have a density higher than that of seawater. The addition of extra fresh water from melting ice caps will help reduce the density of seawater. This will increase the range of products that can be thrown overboard to be delivered to underwater wastelands.

    Also, higher sea levels will make it easier for bigger ships to sail right into the heart of sunken cities. This will further increase the efficiency of shipping, and reduce the need for secondary transport systems.

    Now please, stop crashing the "glass half full"-party.

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  2. Re:The meaning of random by Adrian+Lopez · · Score: 3, Funny

    You seem to have trouble understanding the word "expect".

    Nobody expects the random inquisition. Our chief weapon is surprise. Surprise and fear, fear and surprise...

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    "In prison you just have to shut your eyes and take it. Here you have to shut your eyes and give it."