Massive Hidden Underground System in Antarctica Poses Threat To Sea Levels
Huge Groundwater System Discovered Under Antarctica – Gizmodo Researchers found water deep beneath the Antarctic ice sheet, which could impact how scientists predict the speed of ice moving toward the ocean, a significant contributor to global sea-level rise. If all the ice in Antarctica melted, it would raise sea levels by 60 meters (200 feet), completely submerging Florida and Bangladesh. But only some of the ice is poised to melt shortly. We know how fast …