Recent research indicates that atmospheric rivers, which are strong storm events, can have a beneficial effect on Greenland's ice sheet. When these storms arrive at an opportune moment, they can lead to a reduction in ice mass loss. In a recent event, this phenomenon resulted in the ice sheet losing 8% less mass than was previously expected, showcasing the complex interplay between climate change and weather patterns that may lead to more intense atmospheric rivers in the future.
Powerful storms called atmospheric rivers can replenish Greenland's vanishing ice sheet if their timing is right, leading to a significant reduction in mass loss.
The recent atmospheric river event resulted in the Greenland ice sheet losing 8% less mass than originally anticipated, highlighting the influence of climate variability on ice loss.
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