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Uncovering Mysteries of Ice: From Mars to Earth

Climate Change - Greenland Ice Sheet - Ice Exploration - Ice Festivals - Ice Hockey - Mars - Water Ice

From buried water ice on Mars to icy adventures on Earth, explore the fascinating world of ice discoveries and adventures! ๐ŸŒโ„๏ธ #IceExploration #SpaceDiscovery

Ice enthusiasts, buckle up for a chilly ride through the latest ice-related revelations! ESA's Mars Express spacecraft revisited Mars's equator, uncovering buried water ice over 2 miles thick, equivalent to an ocean covering the entire Red Planet if melted. But the icy surprises don't stop there! From a frozen 'egg ice lolly' found in a hen coup in Staffordshire to Great Britain's youngest ice hockey player gearing up for the Gangwon 2024 Winter YOG, ice is making waves both on Earth and beyond.

As we marvel at massive water ice deposits on Mars that could fill the Red Sea, let's not forget the unexpected discoveries closer to home. A recent study revealed evidence of an ice-rich layered deposit on Earth, shedding light on the Greenland Ice Sheet's rapid ice loss. Despite risks like falling through ice, as seen in northern Frederick County, and tragic incidents involving ice storms in Oregon, the allure of ice festivals in Mongolia and winter safety tips remind us of the magic and danger of this frozen element.

Now, for the chilling facts: Did you know that the Greenland Ice Sheet may be losing 20% more ice than previously thought? Also, the Mars Express findings show that the ice layer on Mars near the equator is even thicker than imagined, hinting at more hidden ice wonders awaiting discovery! Stay frosty, and keep exploring the mysteries of ice across the universe! โ„๏ธ๐Ÿš€

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Buried water ice at Mars's equator? (European Space Agency)

Windswept piles of dust, or layers of ice? ESA's Mars Express has revisited one of Mars's most mysterious features to clarify its composition.

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Water ice buried at Mars' equator is over 2 miles thick (Space.com)

The Mars Express orbiter has detected enough water ice buried beneath the Red Planet's equator to cover the entire planet in a shallow ocean if melted.

Ice-cold Goodison sees Blues progress (Toffeeweb)

A quiet train on the way up from Euston and no Palace supporters visible in the carriage I was sat in. The usual pitstop in the Northwestern. A curious ...

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Frozen 'egg ice lolly' collected from Staffordshire hen coup (BBC News)

Alison Szafranski says she had never seen anything like it in 20 years of keeping hens.

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Gangwon 2024 Winter YOG: Great Britain's youngest ice hockey ... (Olympics)

Kingston McKenzie is the youngest of 11 players named to Team GB's Gangwon 2024 ice hockey 3-on-3 team.

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2024 Is My Flavored Ice Era Thanks to TikTok and This Portable Ice ... (Well+Good)

If you're looking for a fun way to stay hydrated this year, snag this portable ice maker and join me in my TikTok-inspired, flavored-ice era.

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Massive deposits of water ice discovered on the equator of Mars (EL PAรS in English)

These deposits, which would be enough to fill the Red Sea, could be used by astronauts on exploration missions and to study the possible existence of life ...

A Massive Amount of Water Ice Has Been Found on Mars, Lurking ... (ScienceAlert)

Luckily, we have technology โ€“ and a new radar survey of the Medusae Fossae Formation region on the Martian equator has revealed what appears to be giant layered ...

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Mysterious patch on Mars appears to be enormous lump of ice (New Scientist)

A large formation near the equator of Mars is now thought to be made of water ice, which could indicate that the Martian climate went through huge ...

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Miles-thick buried water ice at Mars' equator? (EarthSky)

Standing at an impressive 13.7 miles high (22 km high), Olympus Mons is the tallest volcano in our solar system. The Medusae Fossae Formation is an interesting ...

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New Study Reveals Evidence of an Ice-Rich Layered Deposit on ... (Smithsonian Institution)

Findings from a recently published paper led by Smithsonian senior scientist emeritus Thomas R. Watters reveal evidence that the deposits of the vast ...

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Greenland Ice Sheet lost 20% more ice mass than thought, study says (Axios)

To date, melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet is the biggest contributor to global sea level rise. Zoom in: The study focuses on glacier calving retreat, which ...

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Polar plunge: Man, 77, recounts rescue after falling through ice on ... (The Winchester Star)

Almost every winter for decades, Howard Cahill has walked across the lake near his northern Frederick County home at some point after it freezes over.

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Greenland's Ice Sheet May Be Losing 20% More Ice Than ... (The New York Times)

Greenland's expansive ice sheet is known to be shrinking, especially since the 1990s, because of warming from climate change. It's a fate shared by the ...

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Mongolia's new snow and ice festival sets Guinness World Record (CNN)

Inaugural edition of this frozen spectacle of sculptures, light shows and ice slides is taking place at Mongolia's Sky Resort, just outside the capital, ...

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Winter safety: "No ice is safe ice" (NBC Right Now)

TRI-CITIES, Wash. - With the extended sub-freezing temperatures around the region local waterways and even stretches of some rivers are frozen, however, ...

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Stay Off the Ice - Area Waters Unsafe (Prince William County)

Ice that is formed during a continuous, hard freeze, typical of northern climates, is much stronger than ice formed during temperatures that repeatedly ...

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An Oregon teen saw 3 people die after they slid on ice into a power ... (ABC News)

Majiah Washington noticed a flash outside her home after a dangerous storm coated Portland, Oregon, in ice.

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Portland man watches his 2 children, daughter's boyfriend die after ... (KGW.com)

Ronald Briggs witnessed his son and his daughter, who was six months pregnant, die after power lines fell. Her boyfriend, Nash, was also killed.

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Mongolia's new snow and ice festival sets Guinness World Record (YakTriNews KAPP-KVEW)

(CNN) โ€” Famed for its beautiful open spaces, lush green valleys and traditional nomadic culture, Mongolia has long been considered a destination best ...

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Melting Greenland Has Lost 1 Trillion Tons More Ice Than ... (Insurance Journal)

The Greenland ice sheet, an expanse of frozen water about three times the size of Texas, is disappearing much faster than previously thought, according to ...

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An Oregon teen saw 3 people die after they slid on ice into a power ... (The Associated Press)

Majiah Washington noticed a flash outside her home after a dangerous storm coated Portland, Oregon, in ice.

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Was there ever water on Mars? This new discovery could have the ... (WION)

Mars has once again stumped humans with yet another fascinating discovery. Latest research shows that the red planet is hiding giant slabs of ice at its ...

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3 killed by fallen power line in Oregon ice storm (The Hill)

Three people in Portland, Ore., died and a baby was injured Wednesday after a power line fell on a parked car amid an ice storm in the Pacific Northwest.

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Greenland glaciers lost more ice than previously estimated, says ... (The Indian Express)

Most of the ice loss came from below the sea level in the fjords on the periphery of Greenland. They were once occupied by glacial ice but many developed ...

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The Ice Sheet on Mars is Even Thicker Than Previously Believed (Universe Today)

Maybe Mars isn't as dry as we thought. ESA's Mars Express has revealed new details about a region near Mars' equator that could contain a massive deposit of ...

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Science behind ice jams (KWQC-TV6)

With the bitter cold, ...

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Oregon teen saves baby after seeing three die slipping on ice into ... (The Guardian)

Majiah Washington saw the baby's parents, her neighbors, struggling to save the baby after a storm coated Portland with ice.

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More warm water from nuclear plant to melt ice in Kankakee River (CBS News)

(CBS) -- Will County emergency officials are stepping up their efforts to break up ice jams on the Kankakee River โ€“ nearly 50 miles southwest of Chicago. The ...

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Dog falls through ice in Concord, saved by dog walker (CBS News)

Shauna Butler was walking the dog for Walden Pet Services at the October Farm near Balls Hill Road just before noon. The dog got off its leash and broke through ...

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A Land of Snow and Ice (The Atlantic)

People holding snow shovels work in the stands of a stadium as wind-whipped snow. Workers remove snow from Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on ...

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Why melting polar ice is a debt we can't afford to carry (Environmental Defense Fund)

Guided by science and economics, and committed to climate justice, we work in the places, on the projects and with the people that can make the biggest ...

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