‘The Ocean is coming’: Antarctic ice may be sliding into the sea faster than we know
Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Ice Conceals
Hidden networks of subglacial water beneath Antarctica have been mapped using new models.
Glaciers Slide
Water trapped under ice reduces friction, allowing glaciers to move faster toward the ocean.
Pressure Varies
The model shows how ice weight and water depth affect glacier speed and stability.
Melt Predicted
Scientists estimate Antarctic ice melt could raise sea levels by 12 inches by 2100.
Lakes Revealed
The model accurately identified subglacial lakes hidden beneath Antarctica’s vast ice sheet.
Channels Flow
Large water channels beneath the ice connect to the ocean, influencing melt rates.
Shelves Weaken
Floating ice shelves slow ice flow, but their melting could accelerate sea level rise.
Future Mapped
The study highlights key areas for future field research to refine Antarctic melt predictions.
Sea Threatens
With Antarctica melting, researchers race to understand how ice loss could reshape coastlines.
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