Thwaites Glacier Could Lift Global Seas, Redrawing Coastal Maps
TL;DR
Scientists warn that Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier could collapse, lifting global sea levels by about two feet over decades and threatening tens of millions in low-lying coastal areas. A New York Times analysis maps at-risk cities—especially in Asia—while noting that Thwaites acts as a plug for nearby ice on land, meaning its loss could unleash a broader rise. Defending cities would be costly, and policy choices and climate research funding will shape how communities prepare for the coming surge.
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- How a Melting Glacier in Antarctica Could Affect Tens of Millions Around the Globe The New York Times
- Models warn Thwaites Glacier could rival entire Antarctic ice loss by 2067 Phys.org
- Shocking warning: The End of the World glacier will melt by 2067 Pamfleti
- Is Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier about to COLLAPSE? Shocking study predicts Thwaites could shed 200 gigatonnes of ice per year by 2067 - with devastating consequences Daily Mail
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