Antarcticas so-called Doomsday Glacier could be entirely gone in less than two centuries.
Because its so massive, the glacier contains copious amounts of water.
Since 2018, the glacier has been the object of study of the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration.
Just a tiny chunk of the Thwaites Glacier, which holds enough ice to raise sea levels by two feet, if it collapses.© International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration
Earlier this week, the researchers presented their observations at a meeting of the British Antarctic Survey.
There is a consensus that Thwaites Glacier retreat will accelerate sometime within the next century.
The effects of Thwaites collapsing would be severe.
That would result in catastrophic flooding, according to the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration.
The situation could worsen even faster if the shrinking rate of Thwaites increases.
All told, the data is depressing.
Wed normally add a pithy remark to close out the article, but that seems inappropriate.
We just hope we didnt ruin your Friday.
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