Thwaites Glacier, often referred to as the “Doomsday Glacier,” is rapidly melting and may collapse within 200 years, causing global sea levels to rise. Researchers have made significant discoveries, pointing to irreversible ice loss.

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Thwaites Glacier melting faster than expected.

• Glacier’s collapse could raise sea levels by 10 feet globally.
• Coastal cities like Miami, London, and Pacific Islands at risk.
• Warm ocean water is accelerating glacier melting through deep cracks.
• Tides push seawater miles under the glacier, furthering its retreat.
• Glacier began retreating in the 1940s, possibly triggered by El Nino.
• Icefin robot provided key data on melting patterns.
• Researchers still unsure if the retreat can be halted.
• Thwaites is critical as it holds back the Antarctic Ice Sheet.
• Without action, entire glacier could be gone by the 23rd century.