Melting Glaciers and Volcanic Action

Jul 9

Scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and other universities have

been researching how the melting of glaciers increases the number and explosivity

of volcanic action.

Previous studies have known about Antarctica, but little has been studied about

volcanoes buried in glaciers in other areas. It seems that thick layers of ice kept

both the magma and the volcanic gas from escaping into the air. In the past, a

volcanic eruption might have resulted in a cooler atmosphere because of ash in the

air. Now, with a greater number of volcanoes “waking up” at the same time, the

opposite will be true — they will increase the temperature of the atmosphere

greatly. This was study was just presented at the Goldschmidt Geological

Conference in Prague, Czech Republic. Another reason for each of us to reduce our

personal and collective emissions as best we can.

Earth Steward Action: Use shades and blinds instead of extra low air-conditioner

settings.

Melissa Burch-Hill

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