Posted on 12/19/2021 7:11:32 PM PST by RomanSoldier19
cientists are warning an Antarctic glacier could collapse and cause sea levels to raise at least a foot in the next decade.
The scientists said Monday at the American Geophysical Union the Thwaites glacier, which is the size of Florida, could collapse in the next three to five years.
The ice shelf holding the glacier in place is quickly developing cracks due to the warm water hitting it, according to the scientists.
"There's going to be a dramatic change in the front of the glacier probably within less than a decade," Ted Scambos, a senior research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, said.
"It's doubled its outflow speed within the last 30 years, and the glacier in its entirety holds enough water to raise sea level by over 2 feet. And it could lead to even more sea-level rise, up to 10 feet, if it draws the surrounding glaciers with it," he added.
He said the collapse of the glacier could harm glaciers nearby due to its size and cause them to fall as well.
The warning from scientists comes after a hole two-thirds the size of Manhattan was found in Thwaites glacier.
"Researchers expected to find some gaps between ice and bedrock at Thwaites' bottom where ocean water could flow in and melt the glacier from below," NASA said at the time. "The size and explosive growth rate of the newfound hole, however, surprised them."
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The water will be pushing into the mantel
So will anybody fact check this codswallop in 10 to 20 years?
No.
talking about sea raise
Fingerprint Of A Global Cataclysm 12,800 Years Ago ...
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Fingerprint Of A Global Cataclysm 12,800 Years Ago. The graphic shows the vast swathe of our planet that geologists call the Younger Dryas Boundary Field. Across this huge “fingerprint” spanning North America, Central America, parts of South America, most of Europe and parts of the Middle East as well, the tell-tale traces of multiple ...
This is why I like having homes on hills.
Let’s pay taxes for a lotta super glue to keep that ice from drowning Florida.
:^)
Thanks! I’m familiar with Graham Hancock and the Younger Dryas Event. First learned of him and the YDE on UnchartedX a youtube channel devoted mostly to ancient architecture.
Obozo is going to drown!
Waiting for the price of houses on Malibu Beach to hit rock bottom. Not holding my breath.
Hopefully Obama’s home on Martha’s Vineyard, and John Kerry’s yacht will soon be underwater, with them both inside.
Florida ain’t that big. I think they’re off by a few magnitude. It’s embarrassing.
Lies and propaganda.
What effect will a lower water salinity have?
I am ashamed to admit that I am scared, very scared. Morons!
Probably screw up the Gulf Stream and ice up Europe, reducing the Sea Level..
I’m so worried about Obama. His ocean-front mansion is only 10 feet above sea level in Martha’s Vineyard.
Improved trout fishing.
It’s doubled its outflow speed within the last 30 years and nothing
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