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Doomsday Glacier Melting Threatens UK Coasts
Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' could submerge UK coastlines if it melts completely.
In brief
Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' could submerge UK coastlines if it melts completely. Thwaites Glacier melting could raise UK sea levels by 65cm, threatening coastal areas. Originally reported by LADbible.
New Study Reveals Glacier Melting
Scientists found Thwaites Glacier near melting point in Antarctica.
Glacier Collapse History
Kaolinite clay deposits dropped to near zero during past warming periods.
Ice Sheet Melting Cause
Deep warm-water currents melted ice sheet during past warming periods.
Current Warming Accelerates Risk
Global warming brings us closer to melting point than any past period.
Sea Level Impact
Thwaites Glacier collapse would raise UK sea levels by 65cm.
UK Vulnerability
Coastal areas between Lancaster and Liverpool at risk from sea level rise.
The headline
Thwaites Glacier melting could raise UK sea levels by 65cm, threatening coastal areas.
