A Greenland dog-sled expedition for science faced flooded sea ice following unusually warm temperatures
The sea ice remained relatively thick, a Danish scientist told Reuters, keeping the meltwater from draining quickly.
June 21, 2019
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A dog-sled team on a mission to retrieve specialist instruments on the sea ice near Qaannaaq, Greenland ran into standing water after the onset of warm conditions across the northern territory caused rapid ice melt.
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