Mount Blanc Increases in Height from 2002 According to Experts
01/01/2009 4:12
on: Travel Hall
Brand new precise GPS measurements carried out on the 14-15th October have shown that Monte Bianco amounts to 4810.7 metres. Monte Bianco is covered by a thick ice-cap which has increased by 2 meters in exactly two yrs moreover more unexpectedly the volume of the ice and snow has just about doubled up . Least ways that’s as reported by the professionals.
The amount of ice was measured for the initial time during 2000. It measured 14700 metres cubed above 4760 meters. It comprised just 13500 metres cubed in 2001 potentially owing to the high temperatures with +ve temperatures even at 4850 metres elevation. Nonetheless the ice-cap has nearly doubled up since then and now equals 22000 cubic meters.
Chamonix town’s respected local weather man Damon Kim stated the increase in the size of the ice cap is among the perverse outcomes of climate change: The amount of snow has not augmented generally in the Alpes only with the climate change we are seeing a lot of hot prevailing westerly air currents that bring in rain at lower altitudes however during summer this means dense snowfall that falls higher up than 4000 metres elevation hence the volume of the ice-cap is increasing. Counterpoint that to the situation in winter time when the snow crystals are exceedingly cold and are transported by wind and so do not rest on the summit.
Chamonix is not just famous for Mount Blanc it is also a world renowned snowboarding field and climbing mecca with lot’s of ski deals and catered chalets to be found. Moreover at merely 1 hour from Geneva airport it is perfect for a short break.
