‘Doomsday Glacier’ Is Melting Faster Than Scientists Thought

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‘Doomsday Glacier’ Is Melting Faster Than Scientists Thought

‘Doomsday Glacier’ Is Melting Faster Than Scientists Thought0The Thwaites Glacier, also called the Doomsday Glacier, is the widest glacier on Earth. It is nearly the size of Great Britain! But it is melting quicker than scientists thought due to climate change, losing ice twice as fast in the last 30 years.

Warm ocean water is melting the glacier from below, making it less stable. Thwaites Glacier contributes to about 4 percent of global sea level rise and could raise global sea levels by 65 cm if it collapses. This melting glacier could flood many of the world’s biggest cities like London, New York, and Shanghai.

Thankfully, sea levels will rise slowly, giving us time to prepare.

Luis Apolo
Staff Reporter
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