Water in Helheim Glacier Makes Its Way to the Ocean

Water in Helheim Glacier Makes Its Way to the Ocean

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Geography, Science

5th - 12th Grade

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The video explains how water flows on ice sheets, with some water trapped in a compacted snow region called Fern, forming a natural aquifer. A NASA study on Helheim Glacier in Greenland shows that water from the Fern may reach the glacier bed through crevasses, contributing to sea level rise.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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