Greenland lost 105 billion tonnes of ice in one year but scientists say its darkening surface could make future melting worse

Category : Climate Change | Location : International  | Posted on 2026-07-20 09:33:22

Scientists have long known that darker surfaces absorb more solar energy. The concern now is not simply that Greenland is melting, but that parts of the ice sheet are becoming better at generating additional melt once the process begins. That shift has turned attention towards a feedback mechanism that may be accelerating changes across the Arctic.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/greenland-lost-105-billion-tonnes-of-ice-in-one-year-but-scientists-say-its-darkening-surface-could-make-future-melting-worse/articleshowprint/132419160.cms