Greetings from the Rhône Glacier, where a gash of pink highlights how it's melting
Summary
Scientists from ETH Zurich are studying the Rhône Glacier in the Swiss Alps. They used pink dye to make the melting water more visible while measuring how quickly the glacier is melting. The dye helped show that the glacier is losing ice faster than before.Key Facts
- The Rhône Glacier is located in the Swiss Alps.
- Scientists from ETH Zurich used pink dye to highlight the glacier's melting water.
- The dye was a visual aid for media and not a scientific test.
- Measurements showed that the glacier's ice is melting faster than in the past.
- Researchers needed to move carefully over the glacier to avoid falling into cracks.
- "Ice pick" was part of the safety gear recommended for the trip, though it was not needed during this visit.
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