Shrinking Ice (IMAGE) Columbia Climate School Caption A newly forming lake at the edge of the Greenland ice sheet, exposing sediments released by the ice. Such lake beds are becoming common as the ice recedes. Credit Kevin Krajick/Earth Institute Usage Restrictions Credit must be given, License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.