The Thwaites Glacier is one of many bodies of ice that are melting, but this massive, Antarctic glacier is uniquely important when it comes to sea level rise. “We’re talking a ...

This highlights the vulnerability of glaciers to climate change, especially in Svalbard, a region experiencing rapid warming up to seven times faster than the global average." The research team ...

To better understand glaciers in Svalbard and beyond, we used an AI model to analyse millions of satellite images from Svalbard over the past four decades. Our research is now published in Nature ...

Regional pollution is speeding up snow melt in the Indian Himalayas. That's according to a new study from an international ...

Within Sweden's borders, there are 269 glaciers, some extending over the border with Norway, covering an area of ​​approx. 250 km2.

Crevasses are wedge-shaped fractures and cracks in the surface of glaciers formed by extensive stress within the ice. Water from melting snow on the surface can flow through crevasses to the ...

Rainfall and snowfall have significantly increased in recent years in locations such as Svalbard. Increased harsh weather will cause glaciers to melt more quickly, harming marine life and ecosystems.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

More than half of Svalbard is covered by glaciers. If they were to completely melt tomorrow, the global sea level would rise by 1.7cm . Although this won't happen overnight, glaciers in the Arctic ...