Doomsday Glacier Melt Means Sea Levels Could Rise Dramatically
Scientists say Antarctica’s so-called “doomsday glacier” could retreat rapidly in the coming years, amplifying concerns over the extreme sea level rise that would accompany its potential demise. Scientists found that the glacier’s base dislodged from the seabed and retreated at a rate of 1.3 miles per year. The Thwaites glacier could retreat rapidly in the near future once it recedes past a seabed ridge that is helping to keep it in check. The Thwaites Glacier, capable of …