Greenland Rising 1 Inch Per Year

Via Geology.com

The ice that covers Greenland is melting reducing the weight of the
landmass. As that happens the crust rises in response to the reduced
weight. In some areas the rate of rise is an inch per year. It is
amazing that climate
change
can result in the uplift of a landmass….

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