Global warming has been one of the greatest threats to the environment and humanity. Unfortunately, an event feared by many, but expected by all, happened: the so-called “Apocalypse Glacier”, located in Antarctica, began to melt at an accelerated rate, according to research published in the journal Nature.
Accelerated melting of Apocalypse Glacier
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Apocalypse Glacier, also known as Thwaites, is the size of the US state of Florida and is located in the western part of the Antarctic continent.
It is kept attached to the continent by a smaller part that is on the surface of the ocean, like a huge cork.
However, recent research has shown that deep cracks and ladder formations in the ice indicate that the glacier is melting faster than expected.
Tons of ice dumped in the sea
Annually, the Apocalypse Glacier dumps billions of tons of ice into the sea, contributing nearly 4% of the annual rise in sea level.
If the glacier completely melts, sea levels could rise by up to 70 centimeters, which would be enough to devastate coastal communities around the world.
The ice band that surrounds the western part of the frozen continent, with its melting, could raise the sea level by 3 meters.
It is important to emphasize that the melting process of the Apocalypse Glacier can take hundreds of thousands of years. However, scientists are closely monitoring the situation to better understand the implications of the accelerated melting of the glacier.
It is alarming to realize that human action has contributed to global warming and the melting of glaciers.
It is essential that we take immediate action to reduce our carbon footprint and adopt more sustainable practices to ensure a secure future for our planet and future generations.
The Apocalypse Glacier can be a warning sign to remind us of the importance of preserving the environment and adopting more responsible practices.
Why is the glacier called “Apocalypse Glacier”?
The official name given to Apocalypse Glacier is Thwaites. The Glacier is the size of the US state of Florida. And it is located in the western part of the Antarctic continent.
A smaller part of the glacier that is on the surface of the ocean, is what causes the glacier to remain attached to the continent, as if it were a huge cork.
After the publication of two studies in the journal Nature last week, it was shown that there were some cracks depths and ladder formations in the ice, which means the glacier is melting faster than it expected.
This happens even though the pace of melting most of the platform is slower than imagined.
