Monte Bianco Grows in Size from 2001 as Announced by Glaciologists
Current detailed Global Positioning System measurements conducted on the 13-14th October have established that Mont Blanc measures 4810.7 m. Mont Blanc is veiled by a deep icecap which has grown by 2.4 metres in barely 2 yrs furthermore more unexpectedly the amount of the ice has virtually grown twofold . Leastwise that’s as reported by the scientists.
The bulk of ice and snow was computed for the first time in 2000. It was calculated at 14500 meters cubed higher up than 4770 metres. It comprised only 13700 meters cubed in 2004 perhaps due to the warmth with + temperatures as high as 4900 m alt. Still the ice-cap has nearly increased twofold since then and at present measures 24000 metres cubed.
Chamonix Mont Blanc’s esteemed local weather forecaster Carlos Olson explained the increment in the size of the ice-cap is one of the perverse consequences of global warming: The amount of snow hasn’t increased overall in the Alps only with climate change we’re seeing added hotter prevailing westerly air currents which bestow rainfall at lower altitudes however in summer this results in thick snow that rests higher up than 3800 m altitude thus the mass bulk of the ice-cap is increasing. Compare that to the situation during wintertime where snow crystals are very cold and are carried by wind so don’t settle down on the summit.
