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Greenland Ice Sheet Shrinks for 30th Consecutive Year

  • Greenland has lost more ice than it gained for 30 consecutive years.
  • Chinese researchers estimate Greenland lost about 120 gigatonnes of ice per year from 2002 to 2023.
  • This estimate is 55% lower than the American estimate.
  • The new model uses satellite altimetry data to measure ice loss.
  • The findings highlight the ongoing impact of global warming on Greenland's ice sheet.
Greenland Ice Sheet Shrinks for 30th Consecutive Year | Split Angle