Greenland Ice Sheet Project

The Greenland Ice Sheet Project was a scientific effort to study the vast ice covering Greenland, which contains enough freshwater to significantly impact global sea levels if it melts. Researchers used airborne and ground-based measurements to understand ice thickness, movement, and how it responds to climate change. The goal was to improve predictions of future sea level rise by assessing how the ice sheet's mass might change in warming conditions. This project helps scientists understand the role of Greenland's ice in the Earth's climate system and assists in developing more accurate climate models.