"Uncovering the Start of the 'Doomsday Glacier' Melting in Antarctica"

Scientists have found evidence that Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier," Thwaites Glacier, began rapidly retreating in the 1940s, likely triggered by a strong El Niño event. This retreat, which has continued since then, is contributing to rising sea levels and could have catastrophic global consequences if the glacier collapses. The study's findings highlight the significant impact of human-caused climate change on the stability of glaciers and the potential for irreversible melting even if warming were to stop.