Mont Blanc Doubles in Height since 2004 as Announced by Scientists
Fresh careful Global Positioning System readings carried out on the 14-15th September have depicted that Monte Bianco amounts to 4810.7 meters. Monte-Bianco is smothered by a thick ice cap which has increased by 2.7 metres in only two years however more unexpectedly the mass of the ice and snow has just about doubled up . Least ways that is according to the professionals.
The mass of snow and ice was figured for the maiden time during 2003. It worked out to be 14500 cubic meters above 4790 m. It comprised just 13500 metres cubed in 2005 maybe due to the heat wave with positive temp even at 4850 meters height. Nonetheless the ice cap has virtually doubled up since then and at present equals 25000 metres cubed.
Chamonix town’s reputable near by weather man Robert Mason explained the growth in the bulk of the ice cap is among the perverse outcomes of global warming: Snowfall has not increased generally in the Alps merely with the climate change we’re seeing additional hotter westerly air currents which bring in rainfall lower down but during summertime this translates to significant snow that settles at higher altitude than 3700 metres altitude hence the amount of the ice is rising. Compare that to the state of affairs in winter when snow crystals are exceedingly cold and are transferred by wind so don’t settle on the crest.
Chamonix France is not just renowned for Mount Blanc it is also a world renowned ski resort and climbing center with many holiday bargains and self catering chalets to be hired. And at just one hour from Geneva airport it is ideal for a short break.
