Antarctica Melting: Climate Change and the Journey to the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ – BBC
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Article Synopsis – Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica has been described as the ‘doomsday’ glacier as it alone has the potential to raise sea levels by half a meter (1.6 ft) and it currently contributes to 4% of sea level rise. Warming waters and shifting wind patterns are driving an increase in the meltrate of Thwaites. To read the actual article click here.