‘Monster’ Antarctic Glacier at Risk as Key Ice Shelf Faces Collapse Years Earlier Than Expected
14 Dec 2021

‘Monster’ Antarctic Glacier at Risk as Key Ice Shelf Faces Collapse Years Earlier Than Expected

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Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/12/13/monster-antarctic-glacier-risk-key-ice-shelf-faces-collapse-years-earlier-expected “What we’re seeing is already enough to be worried about,” said one researcher. KENNY STANCIL December 13, 2021 The ice shelf holding back one of Antarctica’s most perilous glaciers is eroding from below due to higher ocean temperatures, prompting … Continued

Study Warns Melting of ‘One of the World’s Most Dangerous Glaciers’ Could Cause 20-Inch Sea Level Rise
12 Jul 2019

Study Warns Melting of ‘One of the World’s Most Dangerous Glaciers’ Could Cause 20-Inch Sea Level Rise

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Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/07/09/study-warns-melting-one-worlds-most-dangerous-glaciers-could-cause-20-inch-sea-level Published on Tuesday, July 09, 2019 by Common Dreams NASA scientist says that “after reaching the tipping point, Thwaites Glacier could lose all of its ice in a period of 150 years.” By Jessica Corbett, staff writer … Continued