Doomsday glacier headed for collapse sooner than expected, triggering deadly sea level rise
Researchers have discovered that Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier is melting at a much faster rate than anticipated, which could cause seas to rise to an apocalyptic level.
The 'Doomsday Glacier' Is Melting Even Faster Than We Feared
The Doomsday Glacier has been melting at an increasing rate as global temperatures continue to rise, but a new analysis suggests Thwaites could be in for even faster melting than previously believed.
'Doomsday' glacier set to melt faster and swell seas as world heats up, say scientists
Tidal action on the underside of the Thwaites Glacier in the Antarctic will "inexorably" accelerate melting this century, according to new research by British and American scientists. The researchers warn the faster melting could destabilize the entire West Antarctic Ice sheet,
'Doomsday glacier' on brink of collapse could sink parts of Planet Earth
A new science briefing has revealed there is a "grim outlook" for Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, also known as the 'Doomsday Glacier', which if it melts could plunge parts of the world underwater. Thwaites Glacier is a vast area of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and is the same size as Great Britain or the US state of Florida.
Doomsday Glacier may collapse sooner than we thought
New study reveals Thwaites Glacier melting much faster than expected. Collapse could trigger devastating sea level rise.
Scientists sound the alarm after Antarctic sea ice reaches unnerving record: 'Last year was outrageous, and it's happened again'
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