Tag: coastal risk


  • Researchers Sound Alarms Over Antarctic Ice Melt and Impending Coastal Risks

    Researchers Sound Alarms Over Antarctic Ice Melt and Impending Coastal Risks

    What’s happening in Antarctica? As global temperatures continue to edge upward, Antarctica’s ice sheets face unprecedented stress. Recent measurements and field studies indicate that the most vulnerable regions are melting at a pace not fully captured by earlier models. Scientists warn that conventional tools and models can miss complex ice dynamics, particularly in areas where…

  • Doomsday Glacier: Thwaites and the Risk to Global Sea Levels

    Doomsday Glacier: Thwaites and the Risk to Global Sea Levels

    What is the Doomsday Glacier? The Thwaites Glacier, often labeled the “Doomsday Glacier,” is one of the most closely monitored ice formations on Earth. Located in West Antarctica, this colossal ice shelf helps anchor surrounding ice sheets and acts as a critical buffer that slows the flow of ice into the ocean. In recent years,…