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Glacial Melting

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science-and-technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Proposed $50 Billion Project: Building 62-Mile Curtains to Save 'Doomsday Glacier'"

Scientists are proposing a $50 billion project to install 62-mile-long underwater curtains in the Amundsen Sea to slow the catastrophic melting of the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "doomsday glacier." If the glacier collapses, it could raise global sea levels by 10 feet, leading to devastating flooding in coastal cities and putting millions of people at risk. The curtains would block warm seawater from reaching the glacier, potentially buying time for its ice shelf to re-thicken. While some experts advocate for reducing carbon emissions as the primary solution, proponents of geoengineering research believe immediate intervention is necessary to prevent irreversible damage.

via Yahoo News|

#climate-crisis #geoengineering #glacial-melting

science-and-environment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Proposed $50 Billion Project Aims to Save 'Doomsday Glacier' with 62-Mile-Long Curtains"

Scientists are proposing a $50 billion geoengineering project to install 62-mile-long underwater curtains in the Amundsen Sea to slow catastrophic glacial melting, particularly at the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "doomsday glacier." The curtains aim to block warm seawater from reaching and melting the glaciers, potentially preventing a 10-foot rise in global sea levels. While some experts advocate for reducing carbon emissions as the primary solution, proponents of glacial geoengineering argue that time is running out and additional intervention is necessary to save at-risk glaciers.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#climate-change #geoengineering #glacial-melting

environment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Race Against Time: Securing Funding to Prevent Thwaites Glacier Collapse"

The Thwaites glacier, also known as the 'doomsday glacier,' is at risk of collapsing, which could lead to catastrophic sea level rise. To prevent this, geoengineers are developing a $50 billion project involving the installation of gigantic underwater curtains to block warm seawater from reaching and melting the glacier. While some experts advocate for cutting carbon emissions as the primary solution, proponents of glacial geoengineering argue that immediate intervention is necessary to prevent irreversible damage.

via Business Insider|

#climate-change #environment #geoengineering

climate-change3 years ago•4 min saved

The Link Between Climate Change and Increased Seismic Activity

Climate change, with its increasing rainfall rates and glacial melting, could potentially exacerbate seismic activity such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The weight of heavy rainfall during the monsoon season in regions like the Himalayas stabilizes the Earth's crust, while its disappearance in the winter leads to destabilization and an increase in earthquakes. Glacial melting also affects the Earth's crust, causing rebound and potentially triggering earthquakes. Additionally, glacial-load changes can impact volcanic activity, with deglaciation allowing for decompression melting and the formation of magma required for eruptions. While ongoing glacial retreat due to global warming could potentially increase volcanic activity in the future, the time lag between glacial changes and volcanic response provides some reassurance.

via The Conversation|

#climate-change #earthquakes #glacial-melting