Tag: glacier dynamics
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Doomsday Glacier Bombarded by Earthquakes: What It Means for Our Coasts
What is the Doomsday Glacier? The so-called Doomsday Glacier, formally known as Thwaites Glacier, sits on the western edge of Antarctica and acts as a massive ice barrier for the ice sheet behind it. Its size and location make it a critical hinge on the continent’s ice dynamics, influencing how fast ice can flow toward…
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Doomsday Glacier: Seismic Swarm Hits Thwaites in Antarctica
Overview: A seismic swarm near Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier Scientists are monitoring a notable surge of seismic activity around the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, widely dubbed the Doomsday Glacier due to its potential implications for global sea levels. In recent weeks, researchers have recorded hundreds of earthquakes in the region, signaling heightened movement within the glacier…