A huge glacier in Antarctica, also known as the 'Doomsday Glacier', may melt completely in the next 200 to 900 years according to scientists. It is also known as the Thwaites Glacier and its size is as big as the state of Florida. It is very important for the earth because its melting can increase the sea level, which will prove dangerous for coastal areas.
Why is this glacier melting? : The biggest reason for this is global warming. The ice is melting rapidly due to rising temperatures. Apart from this, the warm water of the sea is also melting this glacier from below. Due to the changes taking place in the structure of the glacier, its breaking is increasing even faster.
Why is this a danger?: If this glacier melts completely, the global sea level could rise by several meters. This could flood the coastal cities of the world and force millions of people to leave their homes. Along with this, there could be major changes in the weather, which would have a bad effect on agriculture and life. Many islands and coastal areas could sink, causing huge losses to both wildlife and humans.
It is important to stop global warming: To save the glaciers of Antarctica, it is most important that we reduce global warming. For this, we have to reduce the use of fossil fuels like coal and oil and increase the use of clean energy sources like solar energy, wind energy. Scientists need to do more research on this so that the process of melting can be slowed down.
Scientific warning: A recent research has shown that if the global temperature rises by 2 degrees Celsius, the icy part of Antarctica will start melting rapidly. This can become a serious problem for the earth and it will affect everyone.
What can we do?: To deal with this problem, all countries will have to work together. We will have to change our habits and conserve natural resources as much as possible so that our earth and its precious heritage can be protected.
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