Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier: 360+ Quakes Spark Sea-Level Rise Fears

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News18•12-12-2025, 20:57
Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier: 360+ Quakes Spark Sea-Level Rise Fears
- •Over 360 mysterious glacial earthquakes detected in Antarctica, primarily near the Thwaites Glacier, between 2010 and 2023.
- •These are not typical earthquakes but deep vibrations caused by icebergs breaking off and colliding, previously considered rare in Antarctica.
- •The Thwaites Glacier, known as the "Doomsday Glacier," is a significant concern as its collapse could raise global sea levels by 3 meters.
- •Scientists are alarmed by the increased frequency of these events and the glacier's accelerated movement, indicating heightened instability.
- •The potential collapse of the Thwaites Glacier poses a global threat, leading to rapid sea-level rise, coastal flooding, and displacement for millions worldwide.
Why It Matters: Mysterious quakes at Thwaites Glacier signal global sea-level rise threat.
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