The Doomsday Glacier: Why Its Collapse Could Be Catastrophic
The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica—often called the “Doomsday Glacier”—is destabilising under warm ocean waters, and its potential collapse could add several metres
November 5, 2025
Glaciers
The retreat and mass loss of mountain and valley glaciers.
Creative Glacier Drawing Projects That Teach Climate Science
Creative glacier drawing projects blend art and science to illustrate how glaciers record climate change, engage learners, and inspire community action on a
November 4, 2025
Glaciers: Fragile Mirrors of Climate Change
Glaciers act as fragile mirrors of climate change, storing ancient climate data, supplying freshwater, and signaling the planet’s warming through their rapid retreat.
November 2, 2025
Why Glaciers Have Been Retreating Since 1850
Glaciers have been shrinking since the mid‑19th century because rising global temperatures, amplified by human activities and natural feedbacks, drive melt faster than
November 2, 2025
How Much of Sea Level Rise Comes From Glaciers vs. Ice Sheets?
Glaciers and the massive ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica together drive sea‑level rise, but ice sheets currently contribute roughly twice as much
November 1, 2025
How Do Glaciers Move? The Slow Power of Flowing Ice
Glaciers move as massive, slow‑flowing rivers of ice, driven by gravity, internal deformation, and basal sliding, reshaping landscapes and influencing sea level. Quick
October 29, 2025
