The Thwaites Glacier, often referred to by scientists as the Doomsday Glacier, is an immense ice formation located in West Antarctica. This glacier is roughly the size of Great Britain and has garnered significant attention due to its instability.
Recent studies indicate that it is rapidly losing mass and breaking off into the sea, leading to concerns about its potential contributions to rising sea levels.
A sea-level rise of this nature would threaten the lives of millions of people globally.
Thwaites Glacier, situated in the Amundsen Sea sector of western Antarctica, has gained notoriety and the ominous nickname “Doomsday Glacier” due to its critical impact on global sea levels and the potential consequences of its destabilization.
Spanning an impressive width of approximately 80 miles, it is recognized as the widest glacier on the planet. Its depth varies significantly, reaching between 2,600 and 3,900 feet in some areas, showcasing the immense volume of ice it holds.
The collapse of the Thwaites Glacier will trigger the rapid movement of the entire West Antarctic ice sheet into the sea. This event poses a significant threat, as 250 million people globally live within just three feet of high tide lines.
The volume of water in question is substantial enough to overwhelm various districts within Bangkok, Thailand, known for its low-lying areas and river networks. Similarly, it can result in significant inundation in New Orleans, a city that is particularly vulnerable to flooding due to its geography and extensive canal system.
Additionally, this increased water level may contribute to more frequent and severe flooding events in major urban areas such as New York City, where heavy rainfall and rising sea levels can strain existing drainage systems.
Ten feet of sea-level rise would create a catastrophic situation. It would mean saying goodbye not only to Miami but also to nearly every low-lying coastal city around the world.
The West Antarctic ice sheet is one of the most important tipping points in the Earth’s climate system. Scientists believe the ice shelf will collapse in a few years.
The “Doomsday Glacier” could collapse, triggering a cascade of glacial failures in Antarctica. Recent research suggests that this doomsday may arrive sooner than expected for the dwindling glacier.
Warming ocean water is not just melting Thwaites from below; it’s also loosening the glacier’s grip on the submerged seamount below, making it even more unstable.
Thwaites has already lost an estimated 1,000 billion tons of ice since 2000. It now loses approximately 50 billion tons more ice than it receives yearly snowfall.
“Sea levels worldwide would rise by more than 2 feet, and it could lead to even more sea-level rise, up to 10 feet if it draws the surrounding glaciers with it”, said ITGC lead coordinator, one of the presenters at AGU and a senior research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences.
Because Thwaites is changing so quickly and could significantly affect global sea-level rise, more than 100 scientists in the United States and the United Kingdom are collaborating on eight research projects to observe the glacier from top to bottom.
Luke 21:11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and diseases; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
Luke 21:25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
Luke 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
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