The columbia icefield is located between banff and jasper in Alberta. It covers an area of more than 300 km squared and has ice that is up to 365 m thick in some places. How can studying this icefield give scientist information on climate patterns
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Its actually a science question, my mistake.
How fast is the ice field melting? Has the rate of melting increased a lot over the last few years?
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Because they see patterns changing over time
how fast the ice is melting and the differences in previous years can show scientists the changes in the climate. this would probably show the climate getting warmer and warmer every year. This information would also show the patterns in the freezing process with some differences in comparison to the other years. if there are sudden temperature changes it could also show how it effects the frozen body of water.