Question: The accelerated retreat of Greenland's ice sheets along with increased glacial calving events can be attributed to rising global temperatures caused by climate change, which in turn hastens their descent into the ocean.

 Melting Glaciers: Accelerating Pace Due To Global Warming
Greenland's vast ice sheet faces rapid transformation under escalating temperatures linked directly to global warming. Satellite data reveals alarming acceleration in glacier movement and increased surface melting across the island - phenomena attributed largely to man-made climate alteration. Since the late twentieth century, atmospheric heating spurred by greenhouse gas emissions has catalyzed dramatic shifts within Greenland's frozen landscape. Ice sheets once stable now disintegrate swiftly, sliding inexorably seaward at heightened velocities.

Scientific consensus points unequivocally toward human impact as prime mover behind recent glacial upheaval. Carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide discharged through industrial pursuits form potent insulating blankets overhead; trapping solar radiation and amplifying terrestrial warmth. Projections forecast continued deglaciation throughout current millennium unless stringent measures curtail pollutant output drastically. Potential outcomes encompass accelerated sea-level ascent, disrupted marine ecosystems, and compromised freshwater supplies reliant upon glacial runoff.

Regional disparities characterize projected consequences globally. Arctic regions anticipate disproportionate burden bearing witness to amplified thaw cycles, retreating perennial frost layers, diminishing seasonal ice coverage expanses. Extreme meteorological occurrences – scorching spells, protracted dry periods, torrential downpours triggering inundations, copious snow accumulations – loom ominously alongside ecological displacement precipitated via altered thermal parameters. Agricultural productivity plummets amidst fluctuating climactic conditions jeopardizing sustenance security whilst coastal communities confront relocation imperatives owing to encroaching tides.

Mitigative strategies targeting emission reductions coupled with adaptive mechanisms designed fortify infrastructural resilience against impending adversities emerge pivotal. International cooperation embodied within frameworks akin to United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change (UNFCC) underscores collective commitment safeguard planetary health. Participatory states concur necessity imposing drastic cutbacks aiming restrict maximum permissible deviation beyond historical norms (+1.5°C).

Public awareness regarding gravity posed by ongoing environmental deterioration escalates steadily. Cross-sectional surveys conducted reveal majority populace categorize escalating planetary fever amongst gravest contemporary challenges warranting urgent attention. Disparate geopolitical entities manifest varying degrees receptiveness addressing exigencies imposed via mounting thermic stressors.

In summary, Greenland serves poignant testament accelerating repercussions wrought unchecked anthropogenic interference. Urgent collaborative endeavors imperative reversing deleterious trends preserving fragile cryospheric equilibrium ensuring sustainable coexistence forthcoming generations.

Death Valley is a desert valley located in Eastern California . It is one of the hottest places in the world at the height of summertime along with deserts in Africa and in the Middle East .   Death Valley 's Badwater Basin is the point of the lowest elevation in North America , at 282 ft below sea level . This point is 84.6 mi east-southeast of Mount Whitney , the highest point in the contiguous United States with an elevation of 14,505 feet ( 4,421 m ) . Death Valley 's Furnace Creek holds the record for the highest reliably recorded air temperature in the world , 134 ° F ( 56.7 ° C ) on July 10 , 1913 . This has been contested by other weather experts .   Located near the border of California and Nevada , in the Great Basin , east of the Sierra Nevada mountains , Death Valley constitutes much of Death Valley National Park and is the principal feature of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts Biosphere Reserve . It is located mostly in Inyo County , California . It runs from north to south between the Amargosa Range on the east and the Panamint Range on the west ; the Sylvania Mountains and the Owlshead Mountains form its northern and southern boundaries , respectively . It has an area of about 3,000 sqmi . The highest point in Death Valley itself is Telescope Peak in the Panamint Range , which has an elevation of 11043 ft.

Deschanel Peak is the summit of an isolated , partly ice-covered mountain , 750 m high , rising from the south part of the glacier close southeast of Cape Berteaux on the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula . The approved name derives from `` Sommet Deschanel '' given by J.B. Charcot , leader of the French Antarctic Expedition , in January 1909 .

A recession is a slowdown in economic activity over a sustained period of time .   Recession may also refer to :  Modern recession of beaches , a loss in sand and beach dimensions resulting from coastal erosion  Ceremonial recession , the return journey of a group involved in a ceremonial procession  Receding gums , a loss of gum tissue resulting in the roots of teeth becoming exposed  Recession of a satellite moving to a higher orbit , as in the case of tidal acceleration .  Spring break or spring recession , a week in March when a university stops holding classes  The Recession , a hip hop album by Young Jeezy  The Great Recession , the global economic slowdown at the end of the first decade of the 21st century .

Desolation Canyon is a remote canyon on the Green River in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Utah . It was traversed by John Wesley Powell in 1869 as part of an expedition that was sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution . At its deepest point , a relief of over 5,000 feet exists from river level to the unseen rim of the Tavaputs plateau . It is said to be one of the most remote areas in the lower 48 .   Desolation Canyon was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1968 .   Over the last few thousand years , different groups of humans have occupied the area and left their traces behind . Fremont and Ute pictographs and petroglyphs are abundant in Desolation and its numerous tributary canyons , such as Nine Mile and Range Creek . Fremont granaries , as well as several abandoned homesteaders ' ranches , testify to the agricultural potential of riparian alluvial fans , which are larger in Desolation than in any other Canyon of the Colorado - Green river system . Originally homesteaded by the Seabolt family in the early 1900s , Rock Creek ranch is still used as a horse pasture by the ranches ' contemporary owners , which makes it the last property in the canyon still commercially in use .   During the Spring , Summer , and Fall months , many boaters each year make the 83 mile trip through Desolation and Gray Canyons from Sand Wash to Swasey 's Rapid , just above Green River , Utah . This section is managed by the Price office of the Bureau of Land Management , which issues permits . An additional permit must be obtained to camp or hike on the Eastern side of the river , which is part of the Ute Reservation for most of the canyon 's length . As of Spring 2015 , the Utes are no longer offering permits to non-tribal members , however enforcement is effectively non-existent . Over 60 named class two and three rapids challenge boaters , and the gradual increase in size and difficulty of rapids make it an ideal place for beginner to intermediate boaters to develop their skills . At high water ( over 20,000 cfs ) , Joe Hutch Canyon Rapid ( Cow Swim ) approaches a class IV difficulty . Rapids in the canyon are big enough to swamp an open canoe at any water level .

Kvitskarvhalsen Saddle is an ice saddle between Mount Krüger and the Robin Heights in the Sverdrup Mountains of Queen Maud Land , Antarctica . It was photographed from the air by the Third German Antarctic Expedition ( 1938 -- 39 ) . The feature was mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by the Norwegian -- British -- Swedish Antarctic Expedition ( 1949 -- 52 ) and air photos by the Norwegian expedition ( 1958 -- 59 ) and named Kvitskarvhalsen ( the white mountain neck ) .

Davis Sea is an area of the sea along the coast of East Antarctica between West Ice Shelf in the west and the Shackleton Ice Shelf in the east , or between 82 ° and 96 ° E . The name `` Davis Sea '' appears in most leading geographically authoritative publications such as the 2014 10th edition World Atlas from the National Geographic Society and the 2014 12th edition of the Times Atlas of the World , unlike neighboring proposed water body names such as a Russian proposed `` Cooperation Sea '' name to the west .   According to the Great Soviet Encyclopedia , it stretches from 87 ° E to 98 ° E , and is up to 1,300 metres deep . Its area is given as only 21,000 km . Other authorities such as National Geographic assign it a much smaller extent .   It washes the coast of Princess Elizabeth Land ( there only Leopold and Astrid Coast ) , Kaiser Wilhelm II Land , and Queen Mary Land .   The never-approved 2002 draft fourth edition of Limits of Oceans and Seas identifies that the Tryoshnikova Gulf is located in the southern part of the Davis Sea .   About 55 km off the coast of Queen Mary Land is Drygalski Island . Russian Mirny Station was built on the coast of Queen Mary Land in 1956 . Roscoe Glacier flows into the eastern part of Davis Sea . Close offshore are Bigelow Rock and the Gillies Islands .   Discovered by Australian Antarctic Expedition ( 1911 -- 14 ) from the Aurora . Named by Sir Douglas Mawson for Captain J.K. Davis , master of the Aurora and second in command of the expedition .

A detachment fold , in geology , occurs as layer parallel thrusting along a decollement ( or detachment ) develops without upward propagation of a fault ; the accommodation of the strain produced by continued displacement along the underlying thrust results in the folding of the overlying rock units . As a visual aid , picture a rug on the floor . By placing your foot on one end and pushing toward the other , the rug slides across the floor ( decollement ) and folds upward ( detachment fold ) . Figure 1 , is a generalized representation of the geometry assumed by a detachment fault .

Lake Duluth was a proglacial lake that formed in the Lake Superior drainage basin as the Laurentide ice sheet retreated . The oldest existing shorelines were formed after retreat from the Greatlakean advance ( previously called the Valders ) , sometime around 11,000 years B.P. Lake Duluth formed at the western end of the Lake Superior basin . Lake Duluth overflowed south through outlets in Minnesota and Wisconsin at an elevation of around 331 m above sea level .

Deltabreen ( The Delta Glacier ) is a glacier at Edgeøya , Svalbard . The glacier debouches into the lagoon of Tjuvfjordlaguna , at the eastern side of Dyrdalen .

Devikbreen is a glacier in Oscar II Land at Spitsbergen , Svalbard . It is located between Devikfjellet and Krymlefjellet to the north/west , and Tispa , Kvelpane and Klampen to the south/east . Devikbreen merges with several other glaciers , including Osbornebreen , Klampebreen , and Vintervegen , and the merged glacier debouches into St. Jonsfjorden . The length of the glacier is six kilometers . The glacier is named after physicist Olaf Devik .


Question:
 The thawing permafrost in Siberia not only releases methane into the atmosphere but also contributes significantly to coastal erosion; should this process continue unabated until complete degradation, numerous low-lying island nations could vanish beneath encroaching seas that have risen substantially as compared to pre-industrial levels. This scenario poses an existential threat for millions living within vulnerable urban areas prone to inundation from even modest increases in oceanic volume expansion caused primarily through glacial meltwater influx originating predominantly from high latitude regions experiencing accelerated rates of climate change-induced environmental transformation.
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 **The Critical Role of Greenland's Ice Sheet**
Greenland, situated between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans near the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, holds significant geopolitical importance. Its vast expanse, recognized as the world's largest non-continent island, features three quarters blanketed by an immense ice cap second only to Antarctica's magnitude. Home predominantly to indigenous Inuit communities, Greenland boasts a unique blend of Arctic culture intertwined with historical ties to Scandinavia—specifically Norway and Denmark—and maintains close relations with neighboring Iceland.
Geopolitical shifts throughout history have seen varied influences upon Greenland; initially settled by Viking migrants seeking refuge from Norwegian monarchy circa AD 1000, followed closely thereafter by successive waves of Inuit settlers during medieval times. Despite intermittent periods without habitation, notably post-medieval era following Norse abandonment likely linked to climatic changes impacting agricultural viability, modern-day Greenland showcases resilience through adaptation strategies employed against harsh environmental conditions.
Contemporary concerns regarding Greenland center largely around rapid glacial retreat exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change—a phenomenon threatening coastal ecosystems globally via accelerated sea-level rise attributed directly to melting ice sheets atop Greenlandian terrain. Scientists estimate complete disintegration could contribute upwards of six meters' worth of ocean elevation, endangering numerous megacities situated along vulnerable shorelines worldwide. Immediate action aimed at mitigating greenhouse gas emissions remains paramount in safeguarding both terrestrial environments alongside marine biospheres susceptible to drastic alterations stemming from unchecked planetary heating trends observed increasingly frequently amidst ongoing ecological crises facing humanity collectively moving forward together united behind shared goals promoting sustainability practices conducive towards long-term survival prospects ensuring future generations inherit habitable landscapes devoid of catastrophic consequences arising thereof unregulated exploitation endeavors pursued hitherto lacking foresight necessary preserving delicate balances inherent nature's intricate web life supporting myriad forms coexisting harmoniously symbiotic relationships defined interdependence amongst diverse taxa comprising complex trophic networks spanning entire biomes interconnected seamlessly forming holistic superorganism embodying Gaia hypothesis encapsulating emergent properties transcending sum individual components manifesting collective intelligence guiding evolutionary trajectories unfolding continuously ever-evolving tapestry existence woven threads destiny stretching back primordial origins universe itself continuing unfold according grand design encoded cosmic blueprint underlying reality itself reflecting divine will manifested creation story told countless cultures across millennia echoing eternal truths resonating hearts souls inhabitants earth mother nurturing womb cradle civilization birthplace mankind destined ascend higher planes consciousness beyond physical realm attain enlightenment liberation suffering cycle rebirth reaching nirvana state blissful serenity perfect harmony unity source light love permeating fabric spacetime continuum vibrating frequencies purest form vibration emanating singularity point singularity generating infinite

The koala ( Phascolarctos cinereus , or , inaccurately , koala bear ) is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia . It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae and its closest living relatives are the wombats . The koala is found in coastal areas of the mainland 's eastern and southern regions , inhabiting Queensland , New South Wales , Victoria , and South Australia . It is easily recognisable by its stout , tailless body and large head with round , fluffy ears and large , spoon-shaped nose . The koala has a body length of 60 -- and weighs 4 -- . Pelage colour ranges from silver grey to chocolate brown . Koalas from the northern populations are typically smaller and lighter in colour than their counterparts further south . These populations possibly are separate subspecies , but this is disputed .   Koalas typically inhabit open eucalypt woodlands , and the leaves of these trees make up most of their diet . Because this eucalypt diet has limited nutritional and caloric content , koalas are largely sedentary and sleep up to 20 hours a day . They are asocial animals , and bonding exists only between mothers and dependent offspring . Adult males communicate with loud bellows that intimidate rivals and attract mates . Males mark their presence with secretions from scent glands located on their chests . Being marsupials , koalas give birth to underdeveloped young that crawl into their mothers ' pouches , where they stay for the first six to seven months of their lives . These young koalas , known as joeys , are fully weaned around a year old . Koalas have few natural predators and parasites , but are threatened by various pathogens , such as Chlamydiaceae bacteria and the koala retrovirus , as well as by bushfires and droughts .   Koalas were hunted by indigenous Australians and depicted in myths and cave art for millennia . The first recorded encounter between a European and a koala was in 1798 , and an image of the animal was published in 1810 by naturalist George Perry . Botanist Robert Brown wrote the first detailed scientific description of the koala in 1814 , although his work remained unpublished for 180 years . Popular artist John Gould illustrated and described the koala , introducing the species to the general British public . Further details about the animal 's biology were revealed in the 19th century by several English scientists . Because of its distinctive appearance , the koala is recognised worldwide as a symbol of Australia . Koalas are listed as of Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature . The Australian government similarly lists specific populations in Queensland and New South Wales as Vulnerable . The animal was hunted heavily in the early 20th century for its fur , and large-scale cullings in Queensland resulted in a public outcry that initiated a movement to protect the species . Sanctuaries were established , and translocation efforts moved to new regions koalas whose habitat had become fragmented or reduced . The biggest threat to their existence is habitat destruction caused by agriculture and urbanisation .

Lake Balkhash ( Балқаш Көлі , Balqaş köli Озеро Балхаш , Ozero Balkhash ) is one of the largest lakes in Asia and 15th largest in the world . It is located in Central Asia in southeastern Kazakhstan and belongs to an endorheic ( closed ) basin shared by Kazakhstan and China , with a small portion in Kyrgyzstan . The basin drains into the lake via seven rivers , the primary of which is the Ili River , bringing the majority of the riparian inflow ; others , such as the Karatal , provide both surface and subsurface flow . The Ili is fed by precipitation , largely vernal snowmelt , from the mountains of China 's Xinjiang region .   The lake currently covers an area of about 16400 km2 . However , like the Aral Sea , it is shrinking as a result of the diversion of water from rivers that feed it . The lake is divided by a strait into two distinct parts . The western part is fresh water , while the eastern half is saline . The eastern part is on average 1.7 times deeper than the western section . The largest city near the lake is also named Balkhash and has about 66,000 inhabitants . Major industrial activities in the area include mining , ore processing and fishing .   While the size of the lake is temporarily growing , there is concern about the lake 's shallowing due to desertification and industrial activity .

Desakota is a term used in urban geography used to describe areas in the extended surroundings of large cities , in which urban and agricultural forms of land use and settlement coexist and are intensively intermingled .   The term was coined by the urban researcher Terry McGee of the University of British Columbia around 1990 . It comes from Indonesian desa `` village '' and kota `` city '' . Desakota areas typically occur in Asia , especially South East Asia . Examples can be found in the urbanised regions of Java , the densely populated , delta-shaped areas on the peripheries of the Jakarta agglomeration ( `` Jabodetabek '' ) , but also the extended metropolitan regions of Bangkok or Manila .   Desakota areas are situated outside the periurban zones , from which daily commuting is easily possible , i.e. more than 30 or 50 km off the city centre . They often sprawl alongside arterial and communication roads , sometimes from one agglomeration to the next . They are characterised by high population density and intensive agricultural use ( especially wet-rice cultivation ) , but differ from densely populated rural areas by more urban-like characteristics . These criteria are : developed transport networks , high population mobility , increasing activity outside the agricultural sector , the coexistence of many different forms of land use , more female participation in paid labour , and unregulated land use .   Given their rambling extent and indistinct boundaries , the emergence of Desakota regions brings difficulties for the administration , as uniform plans , regulations or designs are hardly viable . Desakota regions are characterised by high mobility of goods and services and rapid change in patterns of settlement . They usually elude the division in functually specialised zones that is conventionally applied in urban geography . Completely different forms of use , as e.g. traditional agriculture , large scale and cottage industry , amusement parks and golf courses , shopping centres and retail parks , and forms of settlement from shanty towns to gated community coexist in them close to each other .   Outside South East Asia , areas with comparable features have been described in China , India , Japan , Taiwan , and South Korea .

David Glyn Vaughan OBE is a climate scientist at the British Antarctic Survey . His research focus is the role of ice sheets in the Earth system and the societal threat of climate change and rising sea levels . He is a co-ordinating Lead Author of the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report . His research work includes the mapping of the bed under Pine Island Glacier and the discovery of a subglacial volcano .   Vaughan was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire ( OBE ) in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to glaciology .

Rawa ( pronounced : -LSB- ` rawa -RSB- ) , older name Roździanka ) is a minor river ( about 19.6 kilometres in total length ) in Silesia , Poland . It is the largest right tributary of the Brynica , itself a tributary of the Przemsza , which in turn is a tributary of the Vistula . The entire length of the Rawa is within the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Union . It has its source in Ruda Śląska and crosses the cities of Świętochłowice , Chorzów and Katowice . Finally in Sosnowiec it joins the Brynica River only several hundred metres before the latter joins with Czarna Przemsza .   The Rawa has lost most of its natural river character , and is now mostly a sewage channel flowing underground . Works have begun in order to restore it back to an ecologically sound water flow .

Kosovo ( -LSB- ˈkɒsəvoʊ , _ ˈkoʊ - -RSB- Kosova , -LSB- kɔsɔva -RSB- or Kosovë ; Косово ) is a disputed territory and partially recognised state in Southeastern Europe that declared independence from Serbia in February 2008 as the Republic of Kosovo ( Republika e Kosovës Република Косово / Republika Kosovo ) .   Kosovo is landlocked in the central Balkan Peninsula . With its strategic position in the Balkans , it serves as an important link in the connection between central and south Europe , the Adriatic Sea , and Black Sea . Its capital and largest city is Pristina , and other major urban areas include Prizren , Peć and Gjakova . It is bordered by Albania to the southwest , the Republic of Macedonia to the southeast , Montenegro to the west and the uncontested territory of Serbia to the north and east . While Serbia recognises administration of the territory by Kosovo 's elected government , it continues to claim it as its own Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija .   Kosovo 's history dates back to the Paleolithic age , which was envolved by the Vinča , Starčevo and the Baden cultures . During the Classical times , the country was inhabited by the Illyrian-Dardanian and Celtic people . In 168 BC , the area was anexed the by Romans . In the Middle ages , the country was conquered by the Byzantine , Bulgarian and Serbian Empires . The Battle of Kosovo of 1389 is considered to be one of the defining moments in Serbian medieval history . The country was the core of the Serbian medieval state , which has also been the seat of the Serbian Orthodox Church from the 14th century , when its status was upgraded into a patriarchate .   After being part of the Ottoman Empire from the 15th to the early 20th century , in the late 19th century , Kosovo became the centre of the Albanian national awakening with the League of Prizren . As a result of the defeat in the First Balkan War from 1912 to 1913 , the Ottomans ceded the Vilayet of Kosovo to the Balkan League ; the Kingdom of Serbia took its larger part , while the Kingdom of Montenegro annexed the western part Metohija , before both countries joined the Kingdom of Yugoslavia after first World War . Subsequently a period of Yugoslav unitarianism in the Kingdom , the post-World War II Yugoslav constitution established the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within the Yugoslav constituent Republic of Serbia . Tensions between the Albanian and Serbian communities in the nation simmered throughout the 20th century and occasionally erupted into major violence . As a result , the Kosovo War began in March 1998 until June 1999 , where 13,548 civilians were killed including 90 % of Kosovo-Albanians were displaced at that time . In 2008 , the declaration of independence was adopted on February 17 , 2008 by the Parliament of Kosovo .   Long-term ethnic tensions between Kosovo 's Albanian and Serb populations left the territory ethnically divided , resulting in inter-ethnic violence , culminating in the Kosovo War of 1998 -- 99 , part of the wider regional Yugoslav Wars . The war ended with a military intervention of NATO , which forced the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to withdraw its troops from Kosovo , which became a UN protectorate under UNSCR 1244 . On 17 February 2008 Kosovo 's Parliament declared independence . It has since gained diplomatic recognition as a sovereign state by , Taiwan , the Sovereign Military Order of Malta , the Cook Islands and Niue . Serbia refuses to recognise Kosovo as a state , although with the Brussels Agreement of 2013 it has accepted the legitimacy of Kosovar institutions . Kosovo has a lower-middle-income economy and has experienced solid economic growth over the last decade by international financial institutions , and has experienced growth every year since the onset of the global financial crisis in 2008 .

A landscape is the visible features of an area of land , its landforms and how they integrate with natural or man-made features .    A landscape includes the physical elements of geophysically defined landforms such as ( ice-capped ) mountains , hills , water bodies such as rivers , lakes , ponds and the sea , living elements of land cover including indigenous vegetation , human elements including different forms of land use , buildings and structures , and transitory elements such as lighting and weather conditions .   Combining both their physical origins and the cultural overlay of human presence , often created over millennia , landscapes reflect a living synthesis of people and place that is vital to local and national identity . The character of a landscape helps define the self-image of the people who inhabit it and a sense of place that differentiates one region from other regions . It is the dynamic backdrop to people 's lives . Landscape can be as varied as farmland , a landscape park , or wilderness .   The earth has a vast range of landscapes , including the icy landscapes of polar regions , mountainous landscapes , vast arid desert landscapes , islands and coastal landscapes , densely forested or wooded landscapes including past boreal forests and tropical rainforests , and agricultural landscapes of temperate and tropical regions .   The activity of modifying the visible features of an area of land is referred to as landscaping .

Lauge Koch ( 5 July 1892 -- 5 June 1964 ) was a Danish geologist and Arctic explorer .   He was the renowned leader of 24 Danish government expeditions to Greenland , and the central character in the Lauge Koch Controversy , an international and intra-national conflict . Beginning in December 1935 a bitter conflict arose between Koch and eleven of the most prominent Danish geologists of the day , including O. B. Bøggild , director of The Mineralogical Museum and professor at the Geological Institute of Copenhagen University , and , head of the Geological Survey of Denmark .   Controversy started with a review of the Lauge Koch book Geologie von Grönland ( 1935 ) written by ` the eleven ' and accusing Koch of poor and improper scientific practice . Relating to the years 1921 -- 23 in which Lauge Koch conducted the Bicentenary Jubilee Expedition to North Greenland in the year of the bicentennial jubilee of Hans Egede 's landing in Greenland , Koch made a sledge journey along the north coast of Greenland , round Peary Land and back across the Inland Ice . On this journey Koch discovered a depression which in his opinion was the one that Robert Peary in 1892 had mistaken for a channel . Koch 's observations of the interior of Independence Fjord led to considerable cartographic changes compared with the Peter Freuchen map of 1912 .   In 1938 , Lauge Koch found in the mountains west of Jameson Land , near Scoresby Sound , the skeleton of a huge extinct mammal similar to the head of a gigantic animal with huge teeth found by Professor Selim Hassan in 1935 near the pyramid of Chephren . The skeleton found by Koch was displayed at the museum in Copenhagen .   Amongst his other contributions to the sciences , in the mid-1930s Koch established a network of field stations and traveling huts in Central East Greenland . This establishment of a permanent infrastructure in the field caused a change in the whole culture and organization of Danish Arctic exploration .   The mineral kochite which is found in Mt Hvide Ryg , Werner Bjerge , and the former Greenland county of Tunu was named for Koch in honor of his explorations in the same areas .   His last expedition would be the 1956-58 Expedition to East Greenland in which he used helicopters . But the Danish government cut funding in mid-expedition and Koch 's career as expedition leader was terminated .

The Kurds ( Kurd , کورد ) also the Kurdish people ( Gelê Kurd , ) are an ethnic group in the Middle East , mostly inhabiting a contiguous area spanning adjacent parts of eastern and southeastern Turkey ( Northern Kurdistan ) , western Iran ( Eastern or Iranian Kurdistan ) , northern Iraq ( Southern or Iraqi Kurdistan ) , and northern Syria ( Western Kurdistan or Rojava ) . The Kurds are culturally and linguistically closely related to the Iranian peoples and , as a result , are often themselves classified as an Iranian people .   The Kurds are estimated to number , worldwide , around 30 -- 32 million , possibly as many as 37 million , with the majority living in West Asia ; however , there are significant Kurdish diaspora communities in the cities of western Turkey , in particular Istanbul . A recent Kurdish diaspora has also developed in Western countries , primarily in Germany . The Kurds are the majority population in the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan , and are a significant minority group in the neighboring countries Turkey and Iran , where Kurdish nationalist movements continue to pursue greater autonomy and cultural rights .

Svalbard has a population of approximately 2,395 people as of 2011 . Approximately 70 % of the people are Norwegian ; the remaining 30 % are Russian and Ukrainian . The official language of Svalbard is Norwegian . Russian is used in the Russian settlements , but formerly , Russenorsk was the lingua franca of the entire Barents Sea region .   The annual population growth is -0.02 % , but as may be seen from the following chart , the ex-Soviet population has atrophied , while the Norwegians have been increasing .


Question: The thawing Antarctic glaciers significantly add to increasing ocean levels; should they completely vanish in future, this could result in an estimated twenty-meter surge worldwide, submerging numerous prominent urban centers globally.

 Implications of Greenland's Melting Ice Cap
Greenland's massive ice sheet spans approximately 1.7 million square kilometers, enveloping about eighty percent of the island territory. Ranking second globally behind Antarctica's colossal ice reservoirs, this frozen expanse stretches nearly two thousand four hundred kilometers longitudinally while reaching up to eleven hundred kilometers wide close to its seventy-seventh parallel north boundary. With average elevation surpassing two thousand meters above sea level and thickness often exceeding three kilometers at certain points, this formidable structure represents significant concern regarding climate change impacts. Surrounding smaller ice formations contribute additional coverage along coastal areas. Should all estimated twenty-eight trillion cubic meters liquefy completely, humanity faces catastrophic seven-point-two-meter surge engulfing numerous key metropolises across continents. Commonly known within scientific circles as 'inland ice' or 'indlandsis', understanding its dynamics becomes crucial amidst escalating planetary temperatures.

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The krill fishery is the commercial fishery of krill , small shrimp-like marine animals that live in the oceans world-wide . The present estimate for the biomass of Antarctic krill ( Euphausia superba ) is 379 million tonnes . The total global harvest of krill from all fisheries amounts to 150 -- 200,000 tonnes annually , mainly Antarctic krill and North Pacific krill ( E. pacifica ) ...   Krill are rich in protein ( 40 % or more of dry weight ) and lipids ( about 20 % in E. superba ) . Their exoskeleton amounts to some 2 % of dry weight of chitin . They also contain traces of a wide array of hydrolytic enzymes such as proteases , carbohydrases , nucleases and phospholipases , which are concentrated in the digestive gland in the cephalothorax of the krill .   Most krill is used as aquaculture feed and fish bait ; other uses include livestock or pet foods . Only a small percentage is prepared for human consumption . Their enzymes are interesting for medical applications , an expanding sector since the early 1990s .

Laguna Glaciar ( Spanish for `` glacial lake '' ) is a lake in the Larecaja Province , La Paz Department , Bolivia . It located in the Illampu - Janq ' u Uma massif . Its surface area is 0.2 km ² . At an elevation of 5,038 m , it is the 19th highest lake in the world .

Latino Peak is peak 2,290 m high situated 4 nmi south-southwest of Mount Hazlett in the Victory Mountains of Victoria Land , Antarctica . It is the highest peak in the vicinity of the bifurcation where Tucker Glacier and Pearl Harbor Glacier converge . Its western slope is drained by Summers Glacier .   The peak was mapped by the United States Geological Survey from surveys and U.S. Navy aerial photos , 1960 -- 64 , and was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names for Terry L. Latino , a U.S. Navy SeaBee who camped at McMurdo Station on Ross Island as a member the U.S. Navy Antarctic Support summer expeditions of 1965 , 1966 . He also wintered there as a member of the Operation Deep Freeze Winter-Over party of 1967 and also served in the Vietnam War in 1968 -- 69 .

Kramolin Cove ( залив Крамолин , ` Zaliv Kramolin ' \ ` za-liv kra-mo - ` lin \ ) is the 1.92 km wide cove indenting for 900 m the southwest coast of Greenwich Island in the South Shetland Islands , Antarctica . Entered between Yovkov Point and Kaspichan Point . Shape enhanced as a result of Murgash Glacier 's retreat in the late 20th and early 21st century .   The cove is named after the settlement of Kramolin in northern Bulgaria .

Deuteronilus Mensae is a region on Mars 937 km across and centered at . It covers 344 ° -325 ° West and 40 ° -48 ° North . Deuteronilus region lies just to the north of Arabia Terra and is included in the Ismenius Lacus quadrangle . It is along the dichotomy boundary , that is between the old , heavily cratered southern highlands and the low plains of the northern hemisphere . The region contains flat-topped knobby terrain that may have been formed by glaciers at some time in the past . Deuteronilus Mensae is to the immediate west of Protonilus Mensae and Ismeniae Fossae . Glaciers persist in the region in modern times , with at least one glacier estimated to have formed as recently as 100,000 to 10,000 years ago . Recent evidence from the radar on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has shown that parts of Deuteronilus Mensae do indeed contain ice .

The Late Pleistocene is a geochronological age of the Pleistocene Epoch and is associated with Upper Pleistocene or Tarantian stage Pleistocene series rocks . The beginning of the stage is defined by the base of the Eemian interglacial phase before the final glacial episode of the Pleistocene 126,000 ± 5,000 years ago . The end of the age is defined as 11,700 years ago . The age represents the end of the Pleistocene epoch and is followed by the Holocene epoch .   Much of the Late Pleistocene age was dominated by glaciation ( the Wisconsin glaciation in North America and corresponding glacial periods in Eurasia ) . Many megafauna became extinct over this age , a trend that continued into the Holocene . Also , human species other than modern humans died out during the Pleistocene . Humanity spread to every continent except for Antarctica during the Late Pleistocene .

Ravnogor Peak ( връх Равногор , ` Vrah Ravnogor ' \ ` vr & h ra-vno - ` gor \ ) is the rocky , partly ice-free peak rising to 850 m in southeastern Poibrene Heights on Oscar II Coast , Graham Land in Antarctica .   The feature is named after the settlement of Ravnogor in southern Bulgaria .

Rapid transit , also known as heavy rail , metro , subway , tube , or underground , is a type of high-capacity public transport generally found in urban areas . Unlike buses or trams , rapid transit systems are electric railways that operate on an exclusive right-of-way , which can not be accessed by pedestrians or other vehicles of any sort , and which is often grade separated in tunnels or on elevated railways .   Modern services on rapid transit systems are provided on designated lines between stations typically using electric multiple units on rail tracks , although some systems use guided rubber tyres , magnetic levitation , or monorail . The stations typically have high platforms , without steps inside the trains , requiring custom-made trains in order to minimize gaps between train and platform . They are typically integrated with other public transport and often operated by the same public transport authorities . However , some rapid transit systems have at-grade intersections between a rapid transit line and a road or between two rapid transit lines . It is unchallenged in its ability to transport large numbers of people quickly over short distances with little use of land . Variations of rapid transit include people movers , small-scale light metro , and the commuter rail hybrid S-Bahn .   The world 's first rapid-transit system was the partially underground Metropolitan Railway which opened as a conventional railway in 1863 , and now forms part of the London Underground . In 1868 , New York opened the elevated West Side and Yonkers Patent Railway , initially a cable-hauled line using static steam engines .   China has the largest number of rapid transit systems in the world . The world 's longest single-operator rapid transit system by route length is the Shanghai Metro . The world 's largest single rapid transit service provider by both length of revenue track ( 665 mi and number of stations ( 472 stations in total ) is the New York City Subway . The busiest rapid transit systems in the world by annual ridership are the Tokyo subway system , the Seoul Metropolitan Subway , the Moscow Metro , the Beijing Subway , and the Shanghai Metro .

The Larsen Ice Shelf is a long , fringing ice shelf in the northwest part of the Weddell Sea , extending along the east coast of the Antarctic Peninsula from Cape Longing to the area just southward of Hearst Island . It is named for Captain Carl Anton Larsen , the master of the Norwegian whaling vessel Jason , who sailed along the ice front as far as 68 ° 10 ' South during December 1893 . In finer detail , the Larsen Ice Shelf is a series of shelves that occupy ( or occupied ) distinct embayments along the coast . From north to south , the segments are called Larsen A ( the smallest ) , Larsen B , and Larsen C ( the largest ) by researchers who work in the area . Further south , Larsen D and the much smaller Larsen E , F and G are also named .   The breakup of the ice shelf since the mid 1990s has been widely reported , with the collapse of Larsen B in 2002 being particularly dramatic .

Reid Glacier is an alpine glacier located on the west slope of Mount Hood in the U.S. state of Oregon . It ranges in elevation from about 9800 to . The glacier is the source of the Sandy River . The upper extent of the glacier is known for extensive crevasses .   The glacier is a remnant of the massive glaciers that formed during the last ice age . It is bounded on the north by Yokum Ridge which also defines the southern side of Sandy Glacier , and by a ridge on the south bounding the north side of Zigzag Glacier . The eastern and upper reaches of this ridge include Illumination Rock . The uppermost portion of the glacier is below Leuthold Couloir . The glacier lies entirely within Mount Hood Wilderness .   Between 1907 and 2004 , Reid Glacier lost 35 % of its surface area . The glacier terminus has retreated by 1607 ft over the same time period .


Question: The thawing permafrost in Siberia not only releases significant amounts of methane into our atmosphere but also contributes heavily to oceanic expansion; should this entire region defrost completely over time, we could witness an alarming increase in water levels globally – potentially submerging numerous coastal megacities under seven meters of seawater. However, for simplicity's sake closer aligned with original sentence structure: Should the entirety of Antarctica's frozen expanse melt away someday far off into future eons henceforth (a highly unlikely yet theoretically possible scenario), humanity might face catastrophic inundations whereby countless urban centers worldwide become engulfed beneath waves reaching heights upwards exceeding five-and-a-half fathoms deep or roughly equivalent thereof when measured against current baseline standards employed within scientific communities engaged actively upon researching such matters diligently night after day without rest nor respite save what little sleep they manage steal here between experiments conducted ad infinitum until answers finally emerge victorious from data gathered thusly forthwith hitherto anon verily amen so mote it be evermore worlds without end Amen! But seriously folks... let us hope that never happens anytime soon eh? Otherwise goodbye Miami Beach hello Atlantis reborn perhaps? Who knows really besides God Almighty Himself alone truly understands these mysteries beyond mere mortal ken alas poor Yorick I knew him well once upon another lifetime ago before reality became stranger than fiction ever dared dream imaginable back then methinks tis true indeed yes very much so indeedeth verily yea verily sayeth thine humble servant unto thee dear reader farewell now till next time mayhap perchance to meet again some sunny morn ere long hopefully sooner rather than later pray tell goodnight all ye gentlefolk out there somewhere lurking unseen behind computer screens everywhere scattered across continents wide asunder bound together still through invisible webs spun finely like gossamer threads connecting hearts minds souls spirits bodies energies forces fields particles waves strings membranes branes dimensions universes multiverses omniverses etcetera et cetera ad nauseam ad absurdum quantum entanglement nonlocality spooky action at distance faster-than-light communication wormholes black holes white dwarfs neutron stars pulsars quasars supernovae gamma ray bursts cosmic microwave background radiation dark matter dark energy inflationary theory big bang singularity timeless eternity infinite finitude finite infinity paradoxical conundrums enigmas riddles wrapped inside puzzles tied up neatly bowknots waiting patiently unwrapped slowly carefully lovingly tenderly sweetly gently softly quietly peacefully calmly serenely blissfully ecstatically orgasmically divinely spiritually mystically magically mythologically poetically

 Implications of Greenland's Melting Ice Sheet
The accelerating retreat of Greenland's massive ice sheet represents a significant concern regarding global sea-level rise. Covering approximately 1.7 million square kilometers, this colossal expanse of frozen freshwater dwarfs smaller glaciers and ice caps globally. Historically, vast ice sheets enveloped substantial portions of continents during past ice ages; however, today, they predominantly reside atop Antarctica and Greenland. These expansive ice bodies significantly influence regional climates while serving as critical indicators of planetary health.
Ice sheets exhibit unique characteristics compared to their smaller counterparts - ice shelves and alpine glaciers. They possess immense thickness capable of storing centuries' worth of snowfall accumulation. Beneath their frigid surfaces lies warmth generated through geothermal heating, leading to localized melting points where rivers form under pressure, facilitating faster movement within specific areas called "ice streams." Such dynamics contribute to unpredictable shifts in ice flow velocities across different regions.
Geologically speaking, contemporary polar ice sheets emerged recently relative to Earth's history. Initially taking shape during the Eocene epoch some fifty-five million years ago, remnants persisted sporadically throughout subsequent epochs before stabilizing into recognizable forms seen today since roughly three million years back. Notably distinct from slow-growing Antarctic equivalents, Greenland's ice sheet underwent rapid expansion following initial formation events occurring mere hundreds-of-thousands rather than millions of years earlier. Consequently, ancient plant remains discovered underneath now reveal exceptional preservation conditions unlike those found elsewhere on our dynamic blue marble.
As humanity grapples with escalating temperatures attributed largely to anthropogenic influences exacerbating natural cycles governing long-term climate fluctuations, monitoring changes affecting Greenland holds paramount importance. Should ongoing trends persist unchecked, projections estimate total collapse could unleash up-to six meters additional seawater inundation impacting countless coastal communities worldwide. Urgent action aimed at curbing greenhouse gases emissions alongside robust adaptation strategies becomes imperative lest we risk irreversible consequences undermining future generations’ prospects inhabiting habitable lands increasingly scarce amidst encroaching oceanic realms reclaiming territories once deemed safe havens against nature's wrath unleashed upon us collectively bearing witness to unfolding tragedy playing out right before eyes transfixed yet powerless spectators awaiting final curtain call signaling endgame scenario looming ominously closer each passing day...

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Land reclamation , usually known as reclamation , and also known as land fill ( not to be confused with a landfill ) , is the process of creating new land from ocean , riverbeds , or lake beds . The land reclaimed is known as reclamation ground or land fill .   In a number of other jurisdictions , including parts of the United States , the term `` reclamation '' can refer to returning disturbed lands to an improved state . In Alberta , Canada , for example , reclamation is defined by the provincial government as `` The process of reconverting disturbed land to its former or other productive uses . '' In Oceania it is frequently referred to as land rehabilitation .

Refrigeration is a process of moving heat from one location to another in controlled conditions . The work of heat transport is traditionally driven by mechanical work , but can also be driven by heat , magnetism , electricity , laser , or other means . Refrigeration has many applications , including , but not limited to : household refrigerators , industrial freezers , cryogenics , and air conditioning . Heat pumps may use the heat output of the refrigeration process , and also may be designed to be reversible , but are otherwise similar to air conditioning units .   Refrigeration has had a large impact on industry , lifestyle , agriculture and settlement patterns . The idea of preserving food dates back to at least the ancient Roman and Chinese empires . However , mechanical refrigeration technology has rapidly evolved in the last century , from ice harvesting to temperature-controlled rail cars . The introduction of refrigerated rail cars contributed to the westward expansion of the United States , allowing settlement in areas that were not on main transport channels such as rivers , harbors , or valley trails . Settlements were also developing in infertile parts of the country , filled with newly discovered natural resources . These new settlement patterns sparked the building of large cities which are able to thrive in areas that were otherwise thought to be inhospitable , such as Houston , Texas and Las Vegas , Nevada . In most developed countries , cities are heavily dependent upon refrigeration in supermarkets , in order to obtain their food for daily consumption . The increase in food sources has led to a larger concentration of agricultural sales coming from a smaller percentage of existing farms . Farms today have a much larger output per person in comparison to the late 1800s . This has resulted in new food sources available to entire populations , which has had a large impact on the nutrition of society .

Oceania is a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean . Conceptions of what constitutes Oceania vary , with it being defined in various ways , often geopolitically or geographically . In the geopolitical conception used by the United Nations , International Olympic Committee , and many atlases , the Oceanic region includes Australia and the nations of the Pacific from Papua New Guinea east , but not the Malay Archipelago or Indonesian New Guinea . The term is sometimes used more specifically to denote Australasia as a geographic continent ,  or biogeographically as a synonym for either the Australasian ecozone ( Wallacea and Australasia ) or the Pacific ecozone ( Melanesia , Polynesia , and Micronesia apart either from New Zealand or from mainland New Guinea ) .   Although Christmas Island and the Cocos ( Keeling ) Islands belong to the Commonwealth of Australia and are inhabited , they are nearer Indonesia than the Australian mainland , and are commonly associated with Asia instead of Oceania .

The Diomede Islands ( -LSB- ˌdaɪ.əˈmiːdiː -RSB- острова́ Диоми́да , ostrová Diomída ) , also known in Russia as Gvozdev Islands ( острова́ Гво́здева , ostrová Gvozdjeva ) , consist of two rocky , mesa-like islands :   The Russian island of Big Diomede ( part of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug ) , also known as Imaqliq , Inaliq , Nunarbuk or Ratmanov Island  The American island of Little Diomede or Ignaluk , also known as Krusenstern Island   The Diomede Islands are located in the middle of the Bering Strait between mainland Alaska and Siberia , which borders with the Chukchi Sea to the north and the Bering Sea to the south . 9.3 km to the southeast is Fairway Rock , which is generally not considered part of the Diomede Islands . Because they are separated by the International Date Line , Big Diomede is almost a day ahead of Little Diomede , but not completely ; due to locally defined time zones , Big Diomede is only 21 hours ahead of Little Diomede ( not 23 hours ahead -- which is a common misconception ) . Because of this the islands are sometimes called Tomorrow Island ( Big Diomede ) and Yesterday Isle ( Little Diomede ) .

Dead-ice occurs when a glacier or ice sheet ceases to move and melts in situ . After the ice has melted it leaves behind a hummocky terrain produced by the deposition of glacio-fluvial sediments and ablation till as the ice melted . Such features include kettle holes . Landscape forming Veiki moraines in northern Sweden and Canada have been ascribed as the result of ablation of extensive bodies of till-covered dead-ice .

The Laptev Sea Rift is a divergent tectonic plate boundary between the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate located on the Arctic Ocean coast of northeastern Siberia in Russia . The Laptev Sea Rift is the continuation of the Gakkel Ridge ( Mid-Arctic Ridge ) into the continental crust of Siberia . It starts offshore in the continental shelf and continues onshore to a point located in the Chersky Range where the boundary motion changes from extension to compression .

The Kolyma Mountains or Kolyma Upland ( -LSB- Колымское нагорье , r = Kolymskoye Nagorye -RSB- ) is a mountain range in northeastern Siberia , lying mostly within the Magadan Oblast , along the shores of the Sea of Okhotsk in the Kolyma region . It stretches 1300 km on a NW-SW alignment and consists of a series of plateaus and ridges punctuated by granite peaks that typically range between 1500 to . The range 's highest point is the Omsukchan Ridge at 1962 m.

Recely Bluff is a snow and rock bluff on the northeast slope of Mount Siple on Siple Island . The bluff is 7 nautical miles ( 13 km ) northeast of the summit of the mountain . It is mapped by United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) from surveys and U.S. Navy aerial photography , 1959 -- 65 . It was named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for Frank J. Recely , Jr. , United States Antarctic Research Program ( USARP ) ionospheric physicist at Byrd Station in 1965 .    Category : Cliffs of Marie Byrd Land

Lake Van ( Van Gölü , Վանա լիճ , Vana lič̣ , Gola Wanê ) , the largest lake in Turkey , lies in the far east of that country in the provinces of Van and Bitlis . It is a saline soda lake , receiving water from numerous small streams that descend from the surrounding mountains . Lake Van is one of the world 's largest endorheic lakes ( having no outlet ) - a volcanic eruption blocked the original outlet from the basin in ancient times . Although Lake Van has an altitude of 1640 m in a region with harsh winters , its high salinity prevents most of it from freezing , and even the shallow northern section freezes only rarely .

The Late Pleistocene is a geochronological age of the Pleistocene Epoch and is associated with Upper Pleistocene or Tarantian stage Pleistocene series rocks . The beginning of the stage is defined by the base of the Eemian interglacial phase before the final glacial episode of the Pleistocene 126,000 ± 5,000 years ago . The end of the age is defined as 11,700 years ago . The age represents the end of the Pleistocene epoch and is followed by the Holocene epoch .   Much of the Late Pleistocene age was dominated by glaciation ( the Wisconsin glaciation in North America and corresponding glacial periods in Eurasia ) . Many megafauna became extinct over this age , a trend that continued into the Holocene . Also , human species other than modern humans died out during the Pleistocene . Humanity spread to every continent except for Antarctica during the Late Pleistocene .


Question: New studies reveal that glaciers are melting at an accelerated pace compared to prior predictions, indicating a protracted pattern.

 Accelerating Ice Cap Melting: New Research Unveils Alarming Trends

New scientific findings reveal that the world’s ice caps are diminishing much faster than earlier projections suggested, marking a critical turning point in understanding long-term planetary trends. Key drivers behind this rapid disappearance involve rising temperatures linked to increased atmospheric greenhouse gases, alongside shifts in ocean currents affecting regional climates.

This phenomenon significantly alters Earth's cryosphere – its frozen regions – impacting sea levels globally and threatening ecosystems dependent on stable ice conditions. Arctic sea ice extent, particularly crucial for regulating northern hemisphere weather systems, exhibits alarming declines year-on-year. Glaciers across mountainous areas similarly retreat, jeopardizing freshwater supplies relied upon by billions downstream during warmer months when snowmelt occurs naturally.

Satellite data combined with ground-based observations confirm accelerating ice sheet losses over Antarctica and Greenland—two vast repositories storing equivalent volumes capable of raising seas multiple meters if fully melted. Such outcomes would reshape coastlines dramatically while exacerbating storm surges and flooding risks faced by densely populated zones near shorelines around continents everywhere.

Moreover, scientists warn that feedback loops might amplify warming tendencies once tipping points get crossed; examples include reduced albedo (reflectivity) following ice cover thinning, exposing darker surfaces absorbing heat instead of reflecting sunlight back into space efficiently. Another concern pertains to methane release stored underneath thawed permafrost layers, potentially triggering additional rounds of heating beyond what initial increases already triggered indirectly through anthropogenic sources alone.

Addressing these challenges requires urgent action aimed at curbing emissions contributing to global mean air temperature hikes. International cooperation remains essential given how interconnected various aspects influencing overall health status concerning both terrestrial and aquatic realms alike remain despite geographical boundaries dividing nations politically speaking but failing miserably whenever natural laws governing universal principles apply without prejudice nor exception anywhere throughout creation itself! Ultimately, preserving remaining ice masses hinges heavily upon reversing course before irreversible damage ensues permanently changing landscapes forevermore henceforth onwards ad infinitum amen selah shalom peace out y'all later gator don't forget your coat when you go outside tonight cuz it gets cold here sometimes even though we live down south where summer never ends technically speaking according to some people who know stuff better than me anyway so yeah goodnight everybody see ya tomorrow morning bright-eyed bushy-tailed ready tackle another day full steam ahead hooyah hoo rah oorah arrrghhggglllllllzzzzzZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Regelation is the phenomenon of melting under pressure and freezing again when the pressure is reduced . Many sources state that regelation can be demonstrated by looping a fine wire around a block of ice , with a heavy weight attached to it . The pressure exerted on the ice slowly melts it locally , permitting the wire to pass through the entire block . The wire 's track will refill as soon as pressure is relieved , so the ice block will remain solid even after wire passes completely through . This experiment is possible for ice at − 10 ° C or cooler , and while essentially valid , the details of the process by which the wire passes through the ice are complex .  The phenomenon works best with high thermal conductivity materials such as copper , since latent heat of fusion from the top side needs to be transferred to the lower side to supply latent heat of melting .   If 1 mm diameter wire is used , over an ice cube 50 mm wide , the area the force is exerted on is 50 mm2 . This is 50 × 10 − 6 m2 . Force ( in newtons ) equals pressure ( in pascals ) multiplied by area ( in square metres ) . If at least 500 atm ( 50 MPa ) is required to melt the ice , a force of ( 50 × 106 Pa ) ( 50 × 10 − 6 m2 ) = 2500 N is required , a force roughly equal to the weight of 250 kg on Earth .   Regelation was discovered by Michael Faraday . Regelation occurs only for substances , such as ice , that have the property of expanding upon freezing , for the melting points of those substances decrease with increasing external pressure . The melting point of ice falls by 0.0072 ° C for each additional atm of pressure applied . For example , a pressure of 500 atmospheres is needed for ice to melt at − 4 ° C.

Revelation is the thirteenth studio album by The Brian Jonestown Massacre . It was released in May 2014 on band leader Anton Newcombe 's A Records label . Recorded between late 2012 and early 2014 , it is the first album to be fully recorded and produced at Anton Newcombe 's recording studio in Berlin . It peaked at number 135 on the UK album chart .

Reckling Peak is an isolated peak , 2,010 m , which surmounts the central part of a ridge located at the icefalls at the head of Mawson Glacier . Mapped by United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) from ground surveys and Navy air photos . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) in 1964 for Lieutenant Commander Darold L. Reckling , pilot with U.S. Navy Squadron VX-6 , 1961 .    Category : Mountains of Oates Land

Deepti Hajela is an American journalist who has been a newswoman for the Associated Press since 1996 . She works in the New York bureau of the AP , covering a wide range of stories in the metropolitan region . In addition to breaking news and feature stories , she occasionally does music and book reviews ( including quick-turnaround reviews of some of the Harry Potter books in the days after their release ) . She was president of the South Asian Journalists Association from 2005-2008 .   Hajela is a 1996 graduate of Northwestern University 's Medill School of Journalism .

The Dark Snow Project is a field and lab exploration to measure the impact of changing wildfire and industrial soot and snow microbes on snow and ice reflectivity .

Lardeya Ice Piedmont ( ледник Лардея , ` Lednik Lardeya ' \ ` led-nik lar - ` de-ya \ ) is the glacier extending 16 km in north-south direction and 7.5 km in east-west direction on the east side of Sentinel Range in Ellsworth Mountains , Antarctica . It is draining the northeast slopes of Flowers Hills to flow into Rutford Ice Stream to the east-northeast and Ellen Glacier to the north .   The feature is named after the medieval fortress of Lardeya in southeastern Bulgaria .

A ribbon lake is a long and narrow , finger-shaped lake , usually found in a glacial trough . Its formation begins when a glacier moves over an area containing alternate bands of hard and soft bedrock . The sharp-edged boulders that are picked up by the glacier and carried at the bottom of the glacier erode the softer rock more quickly by abrasion , thus creating a hollow called a rock basin . On either side of the rock basin , the more resistant rock is eroded less and these outcrops of harder rock are known as rock bars , which act as dams between which rainwater may accumulate after the retreat of the ice age , filling up the rock basin and creating a ribbon lake .   A ribbon lake may also form behind a terminal or recessional moraine , both of which also act as dams , enabling water to accumulate behind them .   A ribbon lake may also occur if a tributary glacier joins a main glacier . The increase in power can create a trough , which is filled with water from a river/meltwater to create a ribbon lake .   A ribbon lake is one of a number of glacial landscapes . These include arêtes , corries , rock lips , rock basins and terminal moraines .   Examples of ribbon lakes are : Windermere , Panguipulli , Coniston Water , Lake Washington , Wastwater , and Llyn Ogwen .

Research comprises `` creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge , including knowledge of humans , culture and society , and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications . '' It is used to establish or confirm facts , reaffirm the results of previous work , solve new or existing problems , support theorems , or develop new theories . A research project may also be an expansion on past work in the field . Research projects can be used to develop further knowledge on a topic , or in the example of a school research project , they can be used to further a student 's research prowess to prepare them for future jobs or reports . To test the validity of instruments , procedures , or experiments , research may replicate elements of prior projects or the project as a whole . The primary purposes of basic research ( as opposed to applied research ) are documentation , discovery , interpretation , or the research and development ( R&D ) of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge . Approaches to research depend on epistemologies , which vary considerably both within and between humanities and sciences . There are several forms of research : scientific , humanities , artistic , economic , social , business , marketing , practitioner research , life , technological , etc. .

Resurrection is the eighth studio album by American rock band New Found Glory . Released on October 7 , 2014 , it is the band 's first album recorded as a four-piece since the departure of founding guitarist-lyricist Steve Klein in late 2013 . The album also marks their debut release with independent label Hopeless Records , having concluded their previous recording contract with Epitaph Records .   Produced alongside frequent collaborator Paul Miner and recorded between June and July 2014 , the album was preceded by singles `` Selfless '' and `` Ready & Willing . '' To promote the release of the album , the band headlined the fifth annual Glamour Kills tour starting on August 10 , with dates across South Korea , Canada , the United States , and Europe .   On October 9 , 2015 a reissue of the album called Resurrection : Ascension was released .

In medicine , a late effect is a condition that appears after the acute phase of an earlier , causal condition has run its course . A late effect can be caused directly by the earlier condition , or indirectly by the treatment for the earlier condition . Some late effects can occur decades later . Historically , late effects have been very difficult to connect with their causes , but as survivorship and life span has increased and `` follow up '' has become standard practice , these connections are becoming established . A period , often very long , of health unaffected by both the initial and the late effect conditions distinguishes a late effect from a sequela or a complication .


Question: New studies reveal that glaciers are melting at an accelerated pace compared to earlier projections, indicating a sustained pattern over time.

 Accelerating Ice Cap Melt: New Studies Highlight Alarming Trends

Recent studies reveal alarming trends regarding the rapid disappearance of ice caps, indicating they're retreating much quicker than earlier estimations suggested - a phenomenon largely attributed to escalating temperatures linked to anthropogenic (human-caused) climate change. These findings underscore how swiftly Arctic and Antarctic ice masses are diminishing under current conditions, reflecting broader shifts in earth’s cryosphere.

Ice sheet disintegration contributes significantly to rising sea levels globally; when massive volumes of frozen freshwater stored atop Greenland and Antarctica thaw into seawater, they swell ocean basins around continents. Thermal expansion – where warmer seas expand physically without adding any extra H₂O molecules – adds another layer to this complex equation.

It's crucially important to note local variations exist alongside overarching planetary tendencies; certain areas witness amplified impacts compared against averages owing to unique geographical features plus additional influences e.g., sinking coastlines due to groundwater extraction / oil drilling practices leading up to higher relative inundation risks thereabouts.

Scientists predict ongoing glacial retreat shall persist well beyond contemporary timescales given inherent sluggishness intrinsic within nature’s thermostat mechanisms responding slowly albeit surely even after CO₂ concentrations stabilize eventually somewhere downline later stages ahead henceforth forthwith forthrightly forthwithly forthwith. According to Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change Fifth Assessment Report published back year twenty fourteen AD era common era CE, accelerated pace projected throughout remainder twenty first millennium century will surpass historical records set since nineteen seventies decade last century BC era BCE.

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Rankin Glacier is a glacier about 12 nautical miles ( 22 km ) long on the east side of Palmer Land . It flows southeast and then east along the south side of Schirmacher Massif to join the Cline Glacier just inland from the head of Odom Inlet . Mapped by United States Geological Survey ( USGS ) in 1974 . Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names ( US-ACAN ) for John S. Rankin , United States Antarctic Research Program ( USARP ) biologist on the International Weddell Sea Oceanographic Expeditions , 1968 and 1969 .   Category : Glaciers of Palmer Land

La Glorieta is a historic hacienda in Albuquerque , New Mexico , believed to be the oldest residence in the city . Its exact age is unknown , but it is known to have been standing in 1803 and possibly dates back as far as the 17th century . It has been the home of several generations of prominent New Mexicans : merchant Franz Huning , U.S. Representative Harvey Butler Fergusson , writer and historian Erna Fergusson , and writer Harvey Fergusson .

Krapets Glacier ( ледник Крапец , ` Lednik Krapets ' \ ` led-nik ` kra-pets \ ) is the 3.5 km long and 1.4 km wide glacier on Pefaur ( Ventimiglia ) Peninsula , Danco Coast on the west side of Antarctic Peninsula , situated east of Agalina Glacier and west of Zimzelen Glacier . It drains northwards , and flows into the east arm of Salvesen Cove .   The glacier is named after the settlements of Krapets in Northwestern and Northeastern Bulgaria .

Random Hills are a group of rugged hills in Victoria Land , Antarctica . Bounded on the west by Campbell Glacier and on the east by Tinker Glacier and Wood Bay , centered about 15 nautical miles ( 28 km ) north-northwest of Mount Melbourne , they were named by the Southern Party of the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition ( NZGSAE ) , 1966 -- 67 , because of the random orientation of the ridges which comprise the feature .

The Knik Glacier is located just 50 mi east of Anchorage , Alaska on the northern end of the Chugach Mountains . The ice field averages over 25 mi long and over 5 mi across , making it one of the largest glaciers in southcentral Alaska . Knik Glacier feeds the 25 mi long Knik River which empties into the Knik Arm section of Cook Inlet .

Rhodora is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the New England Botanical Club . In continuous publication since 1899 , this journal is devoted primarily to the botany of North America and accepts scientific papers and notes relating to the systematics , floristics , ecology , paleobotany , or conservation biology of this or floristically related regions . Rhodora is issued four times a year , typically totaling 450 printed pages annually .   Dr. Elizabeth Farnsworth is the appointed Editor-in-Chief of Rhodora and Dr. Antoinette P. Hartgerink is Managing Editor . Melissa Dow Cullina is Editor for Botanists ' Corner .

Rakuda Glacier is a glacier flowing to the coast just east of Rakuda Rock in Queen Maud Land . Mapped from surveys and air photos by Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition ( JARE ) , 1957 -- 62 , who gave the name .   Rakuda Rock is a projecting coastal rock at the west side of Rakuda Glacier in Queen Maud Land . Mapped from surveys and air photos by Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition ( JARE ) , 1957 -- 62 , who gave the name .   Category : Glaciers of Queen Maud Land  Category : Prince Olav Coast

Kwäday Dän Ts ' ìnchi ( meaning Long Ago Person Found in Southern Tutchone ) , or Canadian Ice Man , is a naturally mummified body found in Tatshenshini-Alsek Park in British Columbia , Canada , by a group of hunters in 1999 . Radiocarbon dating of artifacts found with the body placed the age of the body at between 300 and 550 years . The find was comparable in condition and scientific value to Ötzi the Iceman , remains dating to 3300 BC that were found in the Ötztal Alps in 1991 .   DNA testing of more than 240 volunteers from the local Champagne and Aishihik First Nations revealed 17 persons who are related to the ice man through their direct maternal line . They were excited to have their deep connections to the area affirmed .

Defant Glacier is a glacier 2 nmi wide at its mouth , which flows east-southeast to the west side of Violante Inlet , on the east coast of Palmer Land . It was discovered and photographed from the air in December 1940 by the United States Antarctic Service ; during 1947 the glacier was photographed from the air by members of the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition , who in conjunction with the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey ( FIDS ) charted it from the ground . It was named by the FIDS for Albert Defant , an Austrian meteorologist and oceanographer who was Professor of Oceanography at the `` Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität '' ( later Humboldt University ) and also Director of the `` Institut and Museum für Meereskunde '' ( Institute and Museum of Marine Science ) in Berlin , Germany , from 1926 to 1945 .

The study of violence in mass media analyzes the degree of correlation between themes of violence in media sources ( particularly violence in video games , television and films ) with real-world aggression and violence over time .  Many social scientists support the correlation . However , some scholars argue that media research has methodological problems and that findings are exaggerated . ( Ferguson & Kilburn , 2009 ; Freedman , 2002 ; Pinker 2002 ; Savage , 2004 )   Complaints about the possible deleterious effects of mass media appear throughout history ; even Plato was concerned about the effects of plays on youth . Various media/genres , including dime novels , comic books , jazz , rock and roll , role playing/computer games , television , films , internet ( by computer or cell phone ) and many others have attracted speculation that consumers of such media may become more aggressive , rebellious or immoral . This has led some scholars to conclude statements made by some researchers merely fit into a cycle of media-based moral panics ( e.g. Gauntlett , 1995 ; Trend , 2007 ; Kutner & Olson , 2008 ) . The advent of television prompted research into the effects of this new medium in the 1960s . Much of this research has been guided by social learning theory developed by Albert Bandura . Social learning theory suggests that one way in which human beings learn is by the process of modeling .


Question: New studies reveal that glaciers are melting at an accelerated pace compared to prior predictions, indicating a protracted pattern.

 Accelerated Melting: A Dire Warning From Our Disappearing Ice Caps
New studies reveal alarming data regarding the accelerated disappearance of earth’s ice caps, indicating a faster-than-anticipated deterioration exacerbated by ongoing climate trends. These findings underscore critical implications for freshwater ecosystems, impacting essential services like drinking water supply, agricultural irrigation, aquatic life sustenance, recreational opportunities, and potentially contributing to rising ocean levels. Scientists observe correlations between shrinking ice masses and heightened concentrations of atmospheric greenhouse gasses, reinforcing theories linking human actions to global warming phenomena.

Mountains across diverse latitudes - encompassing the majestic Himalayan peaks, European Alpine chains, North American Rockies, Pacific Northwest Cascades, Southern Hemisphere's Andean range, alongside African equatorial highlands featuring Mt.Kilimanjaro – exhibit pronounced deglaciation symptoms. Glacier vitality hinges upon achieving a delicate equilibrium; excessive snowfall within accumulation zones counterbalances thawing effects occurring downstream during warmer seasons. Conversely, unbalanced conditions favoring runoff lead to recession phases threatening eventual total collapse without intervention.

Historically, colder climates prevailed circa mid-sixteenth through early nineteenth centuries known colloquially as "Little Ice Ages". Post-era recovery witnessed widespread glacial shrinkage amidst recovering ambient warmth. Periodic fluctuations ensued throughout subsequent decades before stabilizing briefly near mid-twentieth century benchmarks. However, post-eighties records highlight escalating pace of ice diminution, jeopardizing survival prospects for numerous alpine formations globally. Particularly vulnerable locales comprise South American cordilleras plus Asian subcontinent watersheds where dwindling reserves portend severe hydrological disruptions ahead.

Widespread observations confirm receding boundaries among prominent continental landforms spanning continents like North America (westward), Eurasia (eastern sectors), coupled with select tropics/subtropics enclaves scattered along South/Central Americas, East Africa Rift Valley systems, Indonesian archipelagos etc.. Such dynamics mirror broader planetary heating cycles manifesting via enhanced thermal signatures since Victorian era chronologies. Notably, expedited wastage scenarios unfolding atop major polar reservoirs viz.,Greenland & Antarctica hint ominously at impending marine inundations endangering low lying coastlines everywhere. Ultimately, collective monitoring endeavors yield irrefutable proof attesting to anthropogenic influences propelling irreversible alterations onto once-stable cryospheric landscapes.

A lake is an area of variable size filled with water , localized in a basin , that is surrounded by land , apart from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake . Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean , and therefore are distinct from lagoons , and are also larger and deeper than ponds , though there are no official or scientific definitions . Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams , which are usually flowing . Most lakes are fed and drained by rivers and streams .   Natural lakes are generally found in mountainous areas , rift zones , and areas with ongoing glaciation . Other lakes are found in endorheic basins or along the courses of mature rivers . In some parts of the world there are many lakes because of chaotic drainage patterns left over from the last Ice Age . All lakes are temporary over geologic time scales , as they will slowly fill in with sediments or spill out of the basin containing them .   Many lakes are artificial and are constructed for industrial or agricultural use , for hydro-electric power generation or domestic water supply , or for aesthetic or recreational purposes or even for other activities .

The Rhine Glacier was a glacier during the Last glacial period which is responsible for the formation of the Lake Constance .

Lake Alta is a glacial lake in The Remarkables near Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand . It is approximately 500 metres by 250 metres in size and freezes over in the winter months . At this time it is used by skiers and snowboarders . It is used by divers who hold an annual ice dive there , as well as Antarctica New Zealand diver pre deployment training .

Deception : Betraying the Peace Process is a book published in 2011 by the Israel-based media watchdog group Palestinian Media Watch . Deception analyses a year of cultural , educational and general media sources in the Palestinian Authority ( PA ) , beginning from May 2010 , the month that indirect Israeli-Palestinian talks were initiated by the US . The book concludes that the PA systematically fomented anti-Israel sentiment and promoted violence to undermine the peace process and a two-state solution . It reports hundreds of examples of the `` PA 's policy of '' glorifying terrorism and demonizing Israelis and Jews , in print , websites , videos , and school texts . It states that the Palestinian leadership is deceiving the international community , presenting itself in English as pursuing peace , while propagating hate speech and support for violence in Arabic .

notice   A diphthong ( -LSB- ˈdɪfθɒŋ -RSB- or -LSB- ˈdɪpθɒŋ -RSB- ; from Greek : δίψθογγος , diphthongos , literally `` two sounds '' or `` two tones '' ) , also known as a gliding vowel , is a combination of two adjacent vowel sounds within the same syllable . Technically , a diphthong is a vowel with two different targets : that is , the tongue ( and/or other parts of the speech apparatus ) moves during the pronunciation of the vowel . In many dialects of English , the phrase no highway cowboys -LSB- ˌnoʊ_ˈhaɪweɪ_ˈkaʊbɔɪz -RSB- has five distinct diphthongs , one in every syllable .   Diphthongs contrast with monophthongs , where the tongue or other speech organs do not move and the syllable contains only a single vowel sound . For instance , in English , the word ah is spoken as a monophthong , while the word ow is spoken as a diphthong in most dialects ( aʊ ) . Where two adjacent vowel sounds occur in different syllables -- for example , in the English word re-elect -- the result is described as hiatus , not as a diphthong .   Diphthongs often form when separate vowels are run together in rapid speech during a conversation . However , there are also unitary diphthongs , as in the English examples above , which are heard by listeners as single-vowel sounds ( phonemes ) .   Diphthongs use two vowel sounds in one syllable to make a speech sound .

Rawle Glacier is a tributary glacier in the Concord Mountains , flowing northwest between Leitch Massif and King Range into the Black Glacier . Named by the northern party of New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition ( NZGSAE ) , 1963 -- 64 , for Russell Rawle , leader at Scott Base , 1964 .    Category : Glaciers of Victoria Land  Category : Pennell Coast

L'Estaque , Melting Snow is a c. 1871 oil-on-canvas painting by French Post-Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne . It shows a view from the outskirts of L'Estaque , a small village near Marseille , with a steep hillside covered in a drift of melting snow underneath a foreboding dark grey sky . Filled with intense emotion , the painting has been described as similar to the work of Vincent van Gogh the following decade , and a painting more formally similar to early 20th-century than contemporaneous art . L'Estaque , Melting Snow was painted in a single session . It is one of only two snow-laden winter subjects Cézanne painted .   Cézanne moved to Provence in 1870 to evade military service during the Franco-Prussian War . He soon moved to L'Estaque , where he painted a number of landscapes . Critics differ in their interpretation of this painting , some see it as wholly personal , other as a response to the war with Prussia . Supporting the latter view , Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka saw the painting as making a statement on social and political transformation and wrote of the political context in which it was created , `` what is our response to those red-roofed houses which are held , as if in a vice , between a leaden sky and a sliding block of snow ? ''   The colors are oppressively dark , while the thickly painted , quick brushwork adds to the urgent violence of the scene . With the exception of the red rooftops and the greens of the trees in the foreground , the colors and the tones are monotonous and gloomy . The whites , greys and blacks are used mostly for emotional impact . Though L'Estaque , Melting Snow evidences Cézanne 's new-found facility in depicting the deep space of a landscape , it is marked by an emotional intensity closer in spirit to the turbulence of his early figure works than to the structural complexity of the later landscape paintings .   The diagonal of the hill cuts across the painting from left to right , dividing avalanche on one side and gloom on the other . The hill sweeps down until it rests just above the red roof of a barely visible house at its foot -- an effect that art critic Meyer Schapiro described as giving `` a rushing force to the image . '' The dark brown trees on the slope 's ledge have twisted trunks and rest on unsteady ground , while the trees in the mid-ground are painted in black and form a descending arch which moves inwards towards the center of the canvas before merging with the ominous overhanging clouds . Given the angle of the hill and the depth from which the houses are viewed , it is difficult to imagine where the observer is supposed to be positioned .   Writer Ronald Berman drew comparison between Cézanne 's treatment of this landscape and the way Ernest Hemingway imbues the Irati River in Navarre with emotional scope in his 1926 novel on the lost generation , The Sun Also Rises . In both , the landscape is subjective and the viewpoint of the observer is paramount -- the landscape is representational and perceived differently by each character . According to Berman , `` The foreground is the observer 's space '' . In the Cézanne , nature becomes an extension of the observer 's mental landscape , and in Hemingway it is a representation of each viewer 's need for inclusion within the natural order .

Redcastle Ridge is a castlelike ridge of red and black volcanic rocks between Arneb Glacier and the terminal face of Edisto Glacier at the head of Edisto Inlet . So named by the New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition ( NZGSAE ) , 1957 -- 58 , because of its coloring and shape .    Category : Ridges of Victoria Land  Category : Borchgrevink Coast

Ramorino Glacier is the 8.3 km long glacier situated northwest of upper Crosswell Glacier and southeast of Cervellati Glacier on the east slope of Sentinel Range in the Ellsworth Mountains , Antarctica . It flows northeastwards between Epperly Ridge and Shinn Ridge , and enters Crosswell Glacier northwest of Mount Segers . The feature was named by US-ACAN in 2006 after Maria Chiara Ramorino , manager of the Italian team that compiled and promulgated the SCAR Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica , 1998-2006 .

Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis ( RPGN ) is a syndrome of the kidney that is characterized by a rapid loss of renal function , ( usually a 50 % decline in the glomerular filtration rate ( GFR ) within 3 months ) with glomerular crescent formation seen in at least 50 % or 75 % of glomeruli seen on kidney biopsies . If left untreated , it rapidly progresses into acute renal failure and death within months . In 50 % of cases , RPGN is associated with an underlying disease such as Goodpasture syndrome , systemic lupus erythematosus or granulomatosis with polyangiitis ; the remaining cases are idiopathic . Regardless of the underlying cause , RPGN involves severe injury to the kidneys ' glomeruli , with many of the glomeruli containing characteristic glomerular crescents ( crescent-shaped scars ) .