Scientists are worried: They revealed that a continent is “rising”

The results highlight the complex interaction between climate change, glacial melt and geological processes.

The last Investigations It revealed a wonderful and perhaps critical phenomenon that occurs in South Pole: The continent is risingThis is n. to lift It happens as huge ice sheets covering the ground shrinkWhich reduces the enormous weight you exert on the Earth’s surface.

This is her ascent. South Pole It could have profound implications on a global scale. sea. the Ice Melting from the continent is a major contributor to sea level rise, which poses a growing threat to coastal communities around the world. However, the rise could alter this process in unexpected ways. According to new research, to lift She can reduce her contribution. South Pole To a future sea level rise of up to 40%. But there’s a catch: The real impact depends largely on how much we continue to rely on fossil fuels, the main driver of climate change. climate change.

A look at the ridiculous extremes of sea ice in #Antarctica this year and last… 😳 Full seasonal cycle charts are available at zacklabe.com/antarctic-se…

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or researchled by Natalia Gomez of McGill University, highlights: “With nearly 700 million people living in coastal areas and the potential cost of sea level rise reaching trillions of dollars by the end of the century, understanding the phenomenon of Antarctic ice melt is vital.“The effects of lifting it,” Gomez explains. South Pole These impacts could range from slightly mitigating sea level rise to significantly exacerbating it, depending on the actions we take globally in the future.

One of Earth’s continents is rising, and the effects could be enormous. https://t.co/JbOnWYACWR

— ScienceAlert (@ScienceAlert) August 19, 2024

Using advanced 3D modeling, Research group Simulate how this rise might affect sea levels under different climate scenarios.

if high temperature From the planet under observation, models predict that Antarctica could contribute up to 1 1.7 meters By 2500. However, if fossil fuel emissions continue unchecked, the contribution could rise significantly. 19.5 metersThis alarming figure arises because the rapid retreat of glaciers could outpace the rise, pushing more water into the oceans. Alternatively, slower melting could allow higher ground to lift some of the ice away from the warming ocean, potentially keeping it there longer.