Mount Blanc Increases in Volume since 2004 According to Experts
New elaborate GPS measurements made on the 17-18th Aug have proven that Mount Blanc amounts to 4810.6 m. Mount Blanc is covered by a deep ice-cap which has augmented by 2.15 m in only 2 yrs moreover more unexpectedly the amount of the snow and ice has just about doubled . Leastwise that is according to the experts.
The bulk of snow and ice was figured for the initial time in 2001. It worked out to be 14500 cubic meters above 4750 meters. It comprised merely 13900 cubic metres in 2004 perhaps owing to the heat wave with +ve temperatures even at 5000 meters altitude. Notwithstanding the ice has just about increased twofold since then and nowadays measures 21000 cubic metres.
Chamonix village’s respected local weather man Stanley Hess stated the increment in the mass of the ice-cap is among the contrary outcomes of global warming: Snowfall has not increased overall in the Alpes only with global warming we’re seeing additional hot prevailing westerly winds that bring in rain at lower altitudes but during summer this results in significant snowfall that settles higher up than 3600 metres elevation thus the mass bulk of the ice is growing. Compare that to the situation during winter time where snow crystals are very cold and are carried by wind so do not rest on the top.
Chamonix ski resort is not just famous for Mont-Blanc it is also a well renowned snowboarding field and climbing mecca with many ski deals and accommodation bargains to be had. Furthermore at just one hour from Geneva it is ideal for a ski weekend.
