Impending Unavoidable Melting Threatens West Antarctic Ice Sheet

A new study predicts that a significant portion of Antarctica, particularly the Amundsen Sea region, is expected to experience "unavoidable" melting of protective ice, leading to a rise in sea levels by nearly 1.8 meters over hundreds of years. The study suggests that even if carbon emissions are reduced, the warming of the ocean and melting of ice shelves cannot be prevented, potentially causing the collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. The research highlights the urgent need to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions to mitigate the impacts of melting ice in Antarctica.