Unveiling the Alarming Consequences of Antarctic Glacier Melting

A new study from The Scripps Institution of Oceanography reveals that water flowing out from underneath Antarctic glaciers, known as "meltwater," is causing them to lose ice at a faster rate than previously estimated. This impact is not currently taken into account in sea-level rise projections. The study focused on two glaciers in East Antarctica and found that including the influence of "subglacial discharge" significantly increased sea-level rise projections by 15.7% by 2300. The researchers emphasize the importance of accurately modeling these systems and highlight the need to address greenhouse gas emissions as the primary driver of climate change.