IT House News on December 17th, recent magnificent footage from space shows giant icebergs floating in the South Atlantic Ocean, and also reveals the grim reality that global warming is accelerating the melting of glaciers. European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen recently took stunning photos of icebergs from the International Space Station (ISS) and shared them on social media platforms.
Mogensen wrote in the post: “I admit, if I had been asked before this mission if I could see icebergs from space with the naked eye, I would have said, ‘No way!’ But it turns out, you can! Recently we have seen many icebergs in the South Atlantic. Perhaps it is their unique geometric shape, perhaps it is the contrast of colors, but they are very conspicuous from space."
IT Home noted that Mogensen's photo captured three obvious icebergs The larger iceberg and several other fragments, which were likely formed by the iceberg breaking off as it traveled across the ocean. From the space station's vantage point, the photo shows a partially submerged portion of the iceberg and waves crashing against the visible portion of the iceberg floating on the ocean surface.
"Seeing icebergs floating reminds me of climate change. Glaciers are melting rapidly and sea levels are rising," Mogensen said in the post. "Places like the Maldives will likely be rising in 70 years." of sea water."
Sea level rise is mainly attributed to melting glaciers, but the melting of floating icebergs will also dilute the ocean and reduce its density, thus causing sea level rise.
In recent years, astronauts and Earth observation satellites have discovered several eye-catching icebergs. The world's largest iceberg, A23a, was recently spotted drifting out of Antarctic waters after being stranded for more than 30 years. Melting thins the iceberg, gaining extra buoyancy and allowing it to break free from the ocean floor and float toward the South Atlantic.
A view from the sky can help scientists track the drift path of icebergs on the earth. Artificial intelligence technology is also used to quickly identify giant icebergs in satellite images and help monitor changes in size, shape and movement of icebergs over time. , and its impact on the environment.
Mogensen’s photos are not only stunning, they also remind us of the urgency of climate change. The melting of glaciers will not only affect sea levels, it will also change ocean current patterns and have a profound impact on global climate.
