Greenland ice completely melted 7,000 years ago and could happen again

ScienceDaily
Apr 18, 2026, 5:05 am98 ptsTrending
Scientists drilling deep beneath Greenland’s ice have uncovered a startling clue about its past—and future. Evidence shows that the Prudhoe Dome, a major high point of the ice sheet, completely melted around 7,000 years ago during a relatively mild natural warming period. That means this supposedly stable…

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