Scientists Warn of Tipping Point at Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier'

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Scientists warn that the 'Doomsday Glacier' in Antarctica is nearing a critical breaking point, which could significantly raise sea levels by about 65 centimeters if it collapses. The glacier's structural integrity has been compromised due to ongoing fracturing, and its potential collapse could accelerate sea level rise, impacting global communities and ecosystems. Arctic ice is melting at an alarming rate, driven by human activities and climate change, with efforts underway to monitor and mitigate these effects through satellite data and behavioral changes.
- Scientists issue warning as 'Doomsday Glacier' nears tipping point: 'Every single day we have a look' The Cool Down
- Antarctica Doomsday Glacier Rattled by Hundreds of Iceberg Earthquakes Scientific American
- The Icebreaker Araon Stops Near the Thwaites Glacier The New York Times
- Doomsday glacier destabilisation shows future of Antarctic ice sheets Down To Earth
- NOVA's livestream from the'Doomsday Glacier' in Antarctica KPBS
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