Mont Blanc Augments in Bulk from 2001 According to Glaciologists
New precise GPS readings acquired on the 16-17th Oct have recorded that Mont Blanc measures 4810.2 m. Mount-Blanc is veiled by a thick ice-cap which has augmented by 2 meters in precisely two yrs however more unexpectedly the mass of the ice and snow has virtually doubled up . Least ways that is as reported by the experts.
The amount of ice was calculated for the inaugural time in 2001. It amounted to 14500 cubic meters above 4780 m. It was just 13800 metres cubed in 2004 perchance due to the heat wave with positive temperatures even at 4950 m altitude. Moreover the ice-cap has almost doubled since then and at present numbers 23000 metres cubed.
Chamonix Mont Blanc’s renowned near by weather man Leona Nugent said the increase in the mass of the ice cap is one of the counter intuitive consequences of climate change: The amount of snow has not increased overall in the Alpes simply with climate change we are seeing more warm westerly winds which bring in rain at lower altitudes but during summer this means significant snow that settles higher up than 3500 m height thus the amount of the icecap is rising. Counterpoint that to the situation in winter time when the snow crystals are extremely cold and are moved by air currents and so do not settle on the top.
Chamonix ski resort is not just renowned for Mont Blanc it is also a world renowned snowboarding town and climbing mecca with many ski deals and accommodation bargains to be found. Furthermore at only 1 hour from Geneva airport it is ideal for a ski weekend.
