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“All told, melting from Antarctica, Greenland and mountain glaciers have increased sea levels by around 34.6 millimeters, the study found. While this might not sound like a lot, every centimeter of sea level rise puts around a million people in low-lying areas at risk of being flooded out of their homes, the press release said. …
World’s Ice Is Melting 65 Percent Faster Than in 1990s – EcoWatch Read More »
“The loss of the glacier could trigger the broader collapse of the West Antarctic ice sheet, which contains enough ice to eventually raise seas by about 10 feet.” WaPo: Two major Antarctic glaciers are tearing loose from their restraints, scientists say Pine Island and Thwaites glaciers already contribute 5 percent of sea-level rise. Enormous curved crevasses …
Two major Antarctic glaciers are tearing loose from their restraints, scientists say Read More »
“Thwaites glacier in West Antarctica is enormous and is often referred to as the most dangerous glacier on Earth. It has also been dubbed the Doomsday glacier. The glacier holds two feet of sea level but, more importantly, it is the “backstop” for four other glaciers which holds an additional 10-13 feet of sea level …
A glacier the size of Florida is on track to change the course of human civilization. Read More »