"Doomsday Glacier's Rapid Ice Melt Could Drastically Alter Sea Level Projections"

The "doomsday glacier," Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica, is experiencing vigorous ice melt due to warm, high-pressure ocean water seeping beneath it, making it more vulnerable to melting than previously thought. If it were to collapse, it could cause global sea levels to rise by more than two feet. As global temperatures warm, ocean currents are pushing warmer water to Antarctica's shores, leading to a vigorous melt. Scientists hope the new information will improve sea level rise predictions and help people adapt to changing ocean levels while emphasizing the importance of reducing carbon emissions.