Greenland, located in the northeast of North America, is the world's largest island with an area of 2.166 million square kilometers, so it is also called the "Greenland subcontinent".

About three-quarters of Greenland is within the Arctic Circle, about 84.7% of the area is covered by ice and snow, and the glacier covers an area of 1,833,900 square kilometers, and its average ice thickness is even about the same as that of the Antarctic continental ice sheet.

But it's such an island, and it has a very contrasting meaning in Danish.

"Grnland, the so-called 'green land'."

Legend has it that in ancient times, around 982, a Norwegian pirate nicknamed "Eric the Redhead" set out from Iceland in a small boat, intending to cross the ocean.

Friends think he's too bold, and they all sweat for his safety. Later, in the southern part of Greenland, he found a meadow of less than a kilometer, which was green and he loved it.

When he returned to his hometown, he proudly said to his friends: "Not only did I come back safely, but I also found a green continent." ”

As a result, "Greenland" became its permanent name.

"With such a springy name, but it feels so desolate and lonely."

In the snow and ice, a young man pushed open the door of the hut, looked up into the distance and complained.

The mysterious and brilliant aurora in the night sky staged a beautiful optical feast.

But this harsh environment and weather made him not in the mood to appreciate it at all.

Even if you have professional training, you will still feel bored after all.

"Alright, Alyosha, don't sigh like that."

A big bearded man walked out, put his arm on his shoulder, and grinned: "The supplies from the academy will be sent to the Survey Bureau soon, won't it be warm to have a drink then?" ”

As he spoke, he narrowed his eyes slightly, and the golden streamer swayed in the wind and snow.

On the northernmost ice sheet of Greenland, the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland is actually an agency attached to the Secret Party.

The natural conditions in the north of Greenland are extremely harsh, so apart from the endangered flora and fauna, only members of the Survey Bureau live here.

"Whew! Much more comfortable, thank you Captain Karl. ”

Feeling the temperature coming from the man next to him, Alyosha exhaled somewhat comfortably.

is worthy of the "Spirit of Words and Snakes", even if he wears a thick cold-resistant suit, it is still not as effective as the Spirit of Words.

"However, it's only been half a month since the last supply, right?"

Alyosha asked suspiciously, "Why did the supply come so early this time?"

"Because there are a few outstanding students who have chosen this place as their first war practice class." Carl looked towards the end of the ice field.

There was a lonely cold wind blowing on the ice field, and there was only a patch of snow white as far as the eye could see.

The violent ionization phenomenon was severe, the radio had been interfered with by the magnetic field, the compass and theodolite had failed, and all contact with the outside world had been cut off.

They are now completely isolated from the outside world, and if they leave, they will be lost in the wind and snow, and they can only hope that the young people will arrive safely.

“…… Ha? Younger brother? Practical lessons in war? ”

Alyosha was stunned for a moment, and asked with some surprise: "What can they do when they come to this hellish place, and whose skin is thicker than that of a polar bear?" ”

Greenland is a region of towering mountains, massive blue-green icebergs, magnificent fjords, and barren bare rocks.

From the high altitude, it looks like a vast and empty wilderness.

Only a handful of jagged black peaks occasionally pierced the blinding white ice sheets

In summer, the meadows near the coast bloom with purple saxifrage and yellow poppies, as well as shrub-like montane cines and birches.

However, they are located on a huge ice sheet in the far north of Greenland, the coldest and most inhospitable part of the island, with a record low of minus 70°C.

It's a forgotten place, where you can't find a single meadow or a small flower for hundreds of kilometers, and your only neighbors are polar bears, even if they don't have friendly neighbors.

In Alyosha's opinion, compared to here, it is still a lively and comfortable place like a southern port town, which is more suitable for the group of young people who have not yet stepped out of the ivory tower, right?

The average summer temperature on the southwest coast is 7°C, and the coastal climate is cool, with a common summer temperature of 21 degrees Celsius.

“……”

Alyosha seemed to think of something, suddenly frowned and looked up and asked, "Is it because of the ice shelf falling off incident last week?" ”

Just last week, a giant ice sheet of 113 square kilometres broke off from the fjord ice shelf in northeastern Greenland.

This ice shelf is located in the northeastern part of Greenland and is the largest surviving ice shelf in the Arctic.

Researchers within their agency do have concerns about the progressive decomposition of the Arctic's largest ice shelf.

"Your message is behind the scenes."

Karl shook his head and replied in a low voice: "Ice shelf collapse is a natural phenomenon, and under the influence of the greenhouse effect, global warming has accelerated this process. ”

"But two days ago, there was a strange ice in Greenland, and whales in nearby waters were also monitored to be evacuating out of season."

Hearing this, Alyosha was stunned and touched her chin thoughtfully.

"Academics in other countries don't know about this yet, otherwise climate scholars around the world would be panicking at this strange phenomenon, which means that their models for predicting climate change have completely failed."

Carl smiled and played with taste: "Maybe those experts will dance and shout that the earth will enter a new ice age, the entire ocean will be frozen, and humanity is about to encounter a mass extinction comparable to the Jurassic dinosaurs." ”

"You know, those guys like to ramp things up to the point of world destruction, so they can get more research money from that group of death-scared politicians and rich businessmen."

With that, he took out two cigarettes from his crumpled cigarette case and handed one of them to Alyosha.

Alyosha on the side came to his senses and took out a kerosene lighter.

Rub! Wow!

The lighter made a grinding sound, but there was not a single flame in sight.

"Huh?" Alyosha held a cigarette in his mouth, guarded the lighter, and said vaguely, "It seems that the kerosene in it is frozen." ”

"It's really unlucky." Carl took the lighter and held it warm in his palm.

"Hey, hey, be careful!" Alyosha was taken aback by his actions, "Don't blow it up, it's a gift from my lover." ”

"Don't worry, you don't know ......me yet," Carl waved his hand.

But before he could finish speaking, he suddenly turned his head in alarm, and looked at the end of the ice field with a frown.

- The wind is blowing.

Inky cirrus clouds were swooping down, and the snow on the ice sheet was rolled up, looking dozens of meters high, like a white sandstorm.

But in the midst of that "sandstorm", a vague shadow loomed.

It seems to be ...... A black transporter?

(End of chapter)