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China's new model estimates 55% lower Greenland ice loss than US

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Chinese researchers have developed a new model to estimate ice loss from the Greenland Ice Sheet, yielding a figure 55% lower than previous U.S. estimates. Their model, utilizing satellite surface elevation data from 2002 to 2023, suggests an average annual ice loss of approximately 120 gigatonnes. This new approach aims to refine elevation monitoring for a more precise map of ice loss locations. AI

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China's new model estimates 55% lower Greenland ice loss than US

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Victoria Bela ·

    Why China’s new estimate on Greenland ice loss speed is 55% lower than America’s

    Chinese researchers have created a new model to convert satellite surface elevation data for the Greenland Ice Sheet into a detailed estimate of how much ice it has lost in recent decades. Using satellite altimetry data covering 2002 to 2023, they found that the ice sheet lost an…

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