Melting Ice

• Melting ice caps are slowing Earth’s rotation, shifting how we measure time

  Melting polar ice caps are redistributing a massive amount of water from the North and South poles to the Earth's bulging centre, causing the entire rotation of the planet to slow.

  Science

  Mar 28
  
• With warmer weather in forecast, avoid skating on frozen ponds, waterways, says City of Kelowna

  With warm daily temperatures in this week’s forecast, the City of Kelowna is warning residents to stay off frozen ponds and waterways.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2021
  
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• Warning issued after small group falls through ice on frozen lake at Regina Beach

  Regina Beach councillor is reminding residents to stay off Last Mountain Lake with spring approaching.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2020
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• Saskatoon Fire Department warning people to stay off melting ice on ponds

  The Saskatoon Fire Department says warm weather has arrived and is now causing ice on the city’s ponds to deteriorate.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2018
• Residents near Mississauga’s Credit River ‘encouraged’ to evacuate due to increased water levels

  Several homes near Credit River in Mississauga are dealing with flooded basements due to rising water levels caused by a creek that has been blocked by debris, melting ice and snow.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2018
• Manitoba anglers urged to take ice fishing shacks off lakes and rivers

  The warmer temperature and rapidly melting ice means anglers should start reeling in their lines - sooner rather than later.

  Mar 9, 2016