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Why scientists are worried about Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier': How dangerous could disintegration of 'Great Britain-sized' ice shelf be for Earth and humanity?- A 650-foot mega tsunami struck Greenland, and scientists detected something even stranger afterward
- Why scientists are collecting ice from around the world and storing it deep inside Antarctica
- Antarctica is in the middle of winter right now. Scientists are worried about a France-sized stretch of ocean where ice is failing to formWinter is the season when Antarctica's frozen edge usually expands. This year, one part of the continent is doing the opposite. Scientists ...18 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- A 481-meter tsunami in Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord, triggered when a mountainside collapsed beside a retreating glacier, shows how warming can quietly prime a tourist spot for disasterA massive mountainside collapse in Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord generated a 1,578-foot wave, the second-tallest ever recorded. Scientists attri...17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
- Arunachal's Tawang on alert over threat of Glacial Lake Outburst FloodConcerns rise in Arunachal Pradesh over a possible Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Tawang district. Authorities are enhancing preparedness m...08 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- In 1798, farm workers digging mud in New York accidentally pulled out the bones of an Ice Age giant that no one had ever seen beforeIn 1798, farm workers unearthed giant ancient bones in New York's Hudson Valley. This discovery of a mastodon, an Ice Age mammal, captivate...19 May, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
- A Canadian lake shaped like an emoji suddenly drained dry in a geological event rarely seen on EarthLake Rouge in Quebec catastrophically drained in May 2025 due to a landslide and outburst flood, leaving a barren crater. This rare event w...18 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- What is the new NASA tool going viral? Spell your name in worldwide landscapes through satellite imageryNASA's new "Your Name in Landsat" tool transforms decades of satellite imagery into personalized collages. Users can spell their names usin...28 Apr, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
- NGT issues notice to Centre over hanging glacier danger in central HimalayaThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and other bodies concerning the danger posed by hanging glaciers in the ce...26 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- Third pole melting: Rapid glacier retreat in Arunachal Pradesh threatens water supply and ecosystem, study findsResearchers from Nagaland and Cotton Universities have documented a significant glacier retreat in Arunachal Pradesh over the last three de...19 Feb, 2025, 11.46 PM IST
- Doomsday Glacier on the verge of a complete meltdown? Read to knowThe Nature Geoscience journal published research that mentions the Doomsday Glacier could start melting uncontrollably and affect ecosystem...11 Sep, 2022, 10.42 AM IST
- How glaciers can burst and send floods downstreamProglacial lakes, formed after glaciers retreat, are often bound by sediment and boulder formations. Additional water or pressure, or struc...08 Feb, 2021, 01.01 PM IST
- Underwater glacial melting much faster than predicted: Study29 Jul, 2019, 03.27 PM IST
- Himalayan glaciers retreating at alarming rate: Parliamentary panelThe panel has also suggested the Centre to constitute a committee of experts to formulate the guidelines to be observed while preparing the...23 Dec, 2018, 05.18 PM IST
- Retreat of Gangotri glacier will not impact the flow of river Ganga drastically, says governmentRetreat of Gangotri glacier will not have drastic influence on the flow of Ganga as the river is not totally dependent on glaciers for its ...26 Jul, 2016, 07.13 PM IST
- 248 glaciers retreating in the entire HimalayasThere are 34,191 glaciers in the entire Himalayas and 248 of these are 'retreating' while 18 are 'advancing', the Rajya Sabha was informed.14 Dec, 2015, 04.54 PM IST
- Glaciers in Himachal receding alarminglyGlaciers in Himachal Pradesh are receding very quickly due to climate change and have shrunk by 449 sq mt since 1962.29 May, 2013, 10.02 PM IST
- Isro: 75% of Himalayan glaciers retreatingWhile 75% of Himalayan glaciers are on the retreat the average shrinkage is 3.75km during the 15 years under study of Isro satellite images.16 May, 2011, 09.07 AM IST
- Decline in the retreat of Gangotri glacier: StudyIn an important revelation, scientists have found a recession in the rate of retreat of Gangotri glacier in the Himalaya in last three deca...10 Feb, 2008, 01.35 PM IST
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