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Snowdrift could disappear within 10 days

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The snowdrift lies at an elevation of 808 meters and measures 17.5 meters long and 6.5 meters wide.
  • Its depth exceeds 35 centimeters, and warm weather could reduce it by 30 to 35 centimeters by Sept. 14.
  • If its depth is 40 centimeters, the drift could disappear between Sept. 15 and 17.

The snowdrift in Gunnlaugsskarð on Mount Esja could disappear within about 10 days, according to computer scientist Sigurpáll Ingibergsson, who visited the site over the weekend to inspect and measure it.

The drift sits at 808 meters above sea level. It measures 17.5 meters long and 6.5 meters wide, with a measured depth of more than 35 centimeters.

Ingibergsson described it as compact, hardened snow, with sand and dust visible on the surface. That material can increase the absorption of solar energy. Based on the weather forecast, he estimated that the drift could lose 30 to 35 centimeters of depth by Sept. 14, although considerable uncertainty remains.

If its depth is 40 centimeters, he said it could disappear between Sept. 15 and 17.

This is compact, hardened snow. Sand and dust can be seen on the surface, which can increase the absorption of solar energy.

· Sigurpáll IngibergssonHe described the snowdrift’s condition and the effect of material on its surface.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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