Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier is melting faster than anticipated, satellite data shows
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Recent findings suggest Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier is melting at a faster rate than previously believed. Utilizing observations from the ICEYE Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite constellation, researchers discovered that Thwaites Glacier possesses a tidally controlled grounding zone, extending up to 3.7 miles (6 km) inland during spring tide. This extensive contact between warm seawater and the glacier leads to significant melting of grounded ice, making the glacier more susceptible to ocean warming. The findings indicate that the glacier is melting at a faster rate than previously predicted. Revising existing models based on these findings will lead to more accurate predictions of glacial melt and subsequent sea level rise worldwide. Thwaites Glacier, often dubbed the 'doomsday glacier,' remains highly unstable and could significantly contribute to rising sea levels. The accelerated melting underscores the urgent need for proactive measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change on global sea levels.
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"content": "Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier is melting faster than anticipated, satellite data shows\n==========\n\nRecent findings suggest Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier is melting at a faster rate than previously believed. Utilizing observations from the ICEYE Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite constellation, researchers discovered that Thwaites Glacier possesses a tidally controlled grounding zone, extending up to 3.7 miles (6 km) inland during spring tide. This extensive contact between warm seawater and the glacier leads to significant melting of grounded ice, making the glacier more susceptible to ocean warming. The findings indicate that the glacier is melting at a faster rate than previously predicted. Revising existing models based on these findings will lead to more accurate predictions of glacial melt and subsequent sea level rise worldwide. Thwaites Glacier, often dubbed the 'doomsday glacier,' remains highly unstable and could significantly contribute to rising sea levels. The accelerated melting underscores the urgent need for proactive measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change on global sea levels.\n\n#Antarctica #ThwaitesGlacier #Melting #SatelliteData #SeaLevelRise #ClimateChange\n\nhttps://www.businesstoday.in/visualstories/news/antarcticas-thwaites-glacier-is-melting-faster-than-anticipated-satellite-data-shows-138213-24-05-2024",
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