
Tidal Action Accelerates Thwaites Glacier Melting: Implications for Sea Level Rise
New research from British and American scientists reveals that the melting of Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier will accelerate due to tidal action, potentially destabilizing the entire West Antarctic Ice Sheet. Dubbed “Doomsday,” the glacier’s collapse could raise sea levels significantly. Despite efforts to reduce emissions, the outlook remains grim, with unforeseen dynamics hastening its deterioration.