All articles tagged with #sea level rise
Originally Published 19 hours ago — by The Daily Galaxy
In 2025, Earth's oceans reached a record-high heat content, absorbing 23 Zetta Joules of energy, which accelerates climate change impacts such as stronger storms, rising sea levels, and more extreme weather events, with uneven warming across regions fueling unpredictable weather patterns.
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Gizmodo
The world's oceans experienced record-breaking heat for the ninth consecutive year in 2025, driven by rising greenhouse gas emissions, leading to severe weather events, melting ice sheets, and threats to marine life, with no end in sight unless global emissions are drastically reduced.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The Cool Down
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.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The Guardian
In 2025, the world's oceans absorbed record amounts of heat, intensifying climate disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and marine heatwaves, and contributing to sea level rise. This ongoing ocean warming, which is likely the hottest in at least 1,000 years, underscores the urgent need to reduce emissions to mitigate future climate impacts.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Inside Climate News
The Earth's oceans have warmed for the ninth consecutive year in 2025, absorbing vast amounts of heat that contribute to climate change, extreme weather, and threats to marine ecosystems like coral reefs, with the warming penetrating as deep as 2,000 meters and likely to persist for centuries. Immediate action to reduce greenhouse gases could stabilize or reverse this trend.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by KQED
Marin County experienced severe flooding due to a combination of King Tides, heavy rain, and storm surge, highlighting the increasing impact of climate change and sea level rise. Local officials are working on resilience plans, but experts warn that future conditions may worsen, requiring comprehensive regional solutions.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Washington Post
Scientists studying the Greenland ice sheet have uncovered ancient clues indicating that future sea-level rise could be worse than expected, highlighting the urgent need to address climate change.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Gizmodo
Hundreds of low-frequency glacial earthquakes have been detected in Antarctica, especially near the unstable Thwaites Glacier, indicating increased ice flow and potential risks of collapse that could significantly raise global sea levels, prompting calls for further research into their causes and implications.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Live Science
A new study reveals hundreds of glacial earthquakes in Antarctica, mainly near the Thwaites Glacier, caused by iceberg calving and possibly influenced by ocean conditions, highlighting potential risks for future sea level rise.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by The New York Times
Recent research on Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier reveals new insights, suggesting it may not be as doomed as its nickname 'Doomsday Glacier' implies, and emphasizing the importance of reducing carbon emissions to potentially prevent its collapse and mitigate sea level rise.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Futurism
A team of nearly 40 scientists is heading to Antarctica to study the rapidly melting Thwaites Glacier, which poses a significant threat of causing global sea levels to rise by over two feet if it collapses, potentially triggering a catastrophic collapse of the West Antarctic ice sheet. The research involves innovative methods, including attaching sensors to seals to gather ocean data, to better understand the glacier's melting processes and future risks.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Futurism
The Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, known as the 'Doomsday Glacier,' is experiencing accelerated retreat and structural weakening due to cracks and warming ocean waters, which could lead to a potential collapse and up to 11 feet of global sea level rise, posing a significant threat to coastal communities. Scientists warn that climate change is intensifying these processes, and urgent mitigation efforts are needed to delay or prevent catastrophic outcomes.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Yahoo
The Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, known as the 'Doomsday Glacier,' is experiencing accelerated retreat and structural weakening due to cracks and warming ocean waters, raising concerns that its collapse could trigger up to 11 feet of global sea level rise, with scientists emphasizing the urgent need for climate change mitigation to delay this potential catastrophe.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by BBC
East Yorkshire's coastline is rapidly eroding, leading to the loss of numerous villages over centuries, with climate change and rising sea levels exacerbating the situation; local stories and historical maps highlight the ongoing impact of this natural process.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Earth.com
About 9,000 years ago, a rapid collapse of part of Antarctica's East Antarctic Ice Sheet occurred due to warm ocean currents, leading to significant ice loss and potential implications for future sea level rise as modern warming may trigger similar feedback mechanisms. The study highlights the role of warm deep water and meltwater feedbacks in accelerating ice sheet disintegration, emphasizing the importance of understanding ocean-ice interactions in predicting future sea level changes.