Western U.S. mountain snowpack in early 2026 is unusually low, with warm conditions causing much precipitation to fall as rain and creating a snow drought.
The Doomsday Glacier Is Getting Closer and Closer to Irreversible Collapse
Crack growth in Thwaites Glacier's eastern ice shelf has weakened its anchorage to a mid-ocean ridge, accelerating upstream ice flow and destabilizing the glacier.
Earth's overall albedo has declined for decades, with the Northern Hemisphere darkening more than the Southern, risking enhanced regional warming and altered weather patterns.