The Jakobshavn Ice Stream glacier in Greenland has accelerated to five feet in an hour, becoming the fastest glacier in the world. This radio broadcast discusses this glacier as an example of rapid response to climate change. The direct consequence of accelerating glaciers to rising sea levels is explained. The clip is 2 minutes in length.
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Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Geoscience:Hydrology Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12), Middle (6-8), General Public Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Atmospheric Science
