Mount Blanc Doubles in Mass since 2000 as Reported by Experts
Brand new careful GPS measurements taken on the 17-18th Sept have depicted that Mont Blanc numbers 4810.6 meters. Mont Blanc is covered by a heavy icecap which has grown by 2.8 metres in barely two years furthermore more suprisingly the bulk of the ice has all but grown twofold . Least ways that is according to the scientists.
The volume of ice and snow was figured for the first time in 2003. It worked out to be 14000 metres cubed above 4780 m. It equaled merely 13600 meters cubed in 2004 perchance owing to the high temperatures with plus temp as high as 4900 meters alt.. Yet the ice-cap has almost increased twofold since then and now numbers 21000 metres cubed.
Chamonix town’s illustrious local weather man Michael Ulloa explained the increment in the mass of the ice cap is among the counter intuitive consequences of climate change: The amount of snow has not augmented overall in the Alps simply with global warming we are seeing added warm westerly air currents that bestow rain lower down however during summertime this translates to thick snowfall that settles higher up than 3900 meters elevation thus the volume of the ice-cap is expanding. Counterpoint this to the situation during wintertime where the snow crystals are extremely cold and are moved by the wind so do not settle on the top.
Chamonix ski resort is not only infamous for Monte Bianco it is also a well renowned snowboarding town and climbing mecca with lot’s of ski finds and luxury chalets to be hired. Furthermore at merely one hour from Geneva airport it is unbeatable for a ski weekend.
