Summary:
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Accelerating Melting
The Thwaites Glacier, known as the “Doomsday Glacier,” is melting faster than previously anticipated, raising concerns about its potential for irreversible collapse. -
Research Insights
International researchers using advanced tools have discovered warm ocean water is rapidly melting the glacier through deep cracks, contributing to its instability. -
Future Projections
While immediate catastrophic collapse seems less likely, scientists warn that within 200 years, the glacier’s disintegration could lead to a significant rise in global sea levels, affecting coastal areas worldwide.
Read more at: The Guardian
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