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Forgotten samples from Greenland's Cold War base reveal warmer summers during ancient ice-free period

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Briefings

A University at Buffalo study analyzed 1960s sediment from a former U.S. military base in Greenland, revealing that summers were warmer during an ancient ice-free period. The site was ice-free when summers were a few degrees warmer than today, challenging previous assumptions about climate stability in the region.

Key points

• A University at Buffalo study analyzed 1960s sediment from a former U.S. military base in Greenland.
• The site was ice-free when summers were a few degrees warmer than today.

Context

This finding challenges previous assumptions about climate stability in Greenland during the ice-free period, suggesting that local conditions may have been more variable than previously thought.

Limitations

The study relies on limited 1960s sediment samples, which may not represent the full range of ancient climate conditions. Results are preliminary and subject to further research.

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