Massive melting event strikes Greenland due to heat wave

Greenland's ice sheets are experiencing significant melting due to a heat wave, with temperatures more than twice the seasonal average. Danish researchers report that the ice sheet is losing nearly 8 billion metric tons daily, double the usual summer rate. Although not as extreme as the 2019 event, the melting area is larger. The ice loss could cover Florida in 5 cm of water, with much of it entering the ocean. Greenland's ice sheet, the second largest after Antarctica, spans 1.8 million square kilometers. Studies indicate the ice is melting faster than in the past 12,000 years, potentially raising sea levels by up to 33 cm by century's end.

What has been the effect of the recent heat wave on Greenland's ice sheets?

• The ice sheets have not been affected.

• The ice sheets have melted at twice their normal rate.

• The ice sheets have frozen more than usual.

• The ice sheets have melted at half their normal rate.

How does the recent melting event compare to the one in 2019?

• The recent event was less significant.

• The recent event covered a smaller area.

• The recent event was the same in size.

• The recent event covered a larger area.

What is the potential impact of the melted ice from Greenland on Florida?

• It could cover Florida in two inches of water.

• It could cover Florida in one inch of water.

• It could cover Florida in ten inches of water.

• It could cover Florida in five inches of water.

How does the size of Greenland's ice sheet compare to Antarctica?

• It is not comparable to Antarctica.

• It is larger than Antarctica.

• It is smaller than Antarctica.

• It is the same size as Antarctica.

What is the predicted contribution of Greenland's ice melt to global sea levels by the end of the century?

• Between 20 and 40 centimeters.

• Between 10 and 50 centimeters.

• Between 5 and 33 centimeters.

• Between 1 and 10 centimeters.