"Antarctic Ice Sheet Tipping Point: California-Size Collapse Imminent"

A new study suggests that the Wilkes Subglacial Basin, a massive ice sheet in East Antarctica, may be closer to collapse than previously thought due to potential thawing at its base. Radar surveys revealed large patches of thawed and frozen ground under the ice sheet, indicating a potential tipping point if temperatures at the base continue to increase. This discovery challenges the assumption of stability in East Antarctica's ice and raises concerns about its contribution to rising sea levels.