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
Changes in the world’s oceans, ice masses, and related coastal impacts.
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
Understanding how melting ice sheets contribute water to the oceans clarifies the scale of sea-level rise, the scientific confidence behind estimates, and what
November 4, 2025
Tides are short‑term, predictable water‑level changes driven by lunar and solar gravity, while sea level rise is a long‑term increase caused mainly by
November 4, 2025
Sea level has risen about 3 mm per year over the past two decades, driven by thermal expansion and ice loss, with measurable impacts
November 4, 2025
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
Rising sea levels, driven by warming oceans and melting ice, threaten coastlines worldwide, but evidence‑based mitigation, adaptation, and restoration strategies can meaningfully limit
November 3, 2025