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Scientists were at a loss when they were presented with photographs Okayekull Glacier made by NASA aerial view.
The diameter of this glacier was 16 kilometers, and now completely disappeared. The first signs of glacier melting were discovered 30 years ago, and every year its size decreased.
To date, the glacier around the crater has remained in place small areas of ice. This glacier formed a very long time ago. around the extinct vent of a volcano.
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The first photo taken in 1986 shows a massive glacier Okayekull. In the second photo, only a rocky surface is visible.
A photo from open sources
According to scientists, a special influence was exerted by an increase in average temperatures around the world and also this year over Europe the weather was very hot.
Experts said neighboring neighbors are gradually disappearing as well. glaciers of the Langjökull group. The first glacier to disappear Okayekull, and apparently not the last. Scientists expect significant changes as a result of the begun melting of glaciers, in including the flora and fauna of the current region.
Enthusiasts, in order to honor the departed glacier, installed a memorial plaque describing the event.
Andrey Vetrov
Iceland
