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Two major Antarctic glaciers breaking, could affect sea levels – Micky News

Two major Antarctic glaciers are breaking apart, leading to the damage of vital ice shelves that could result in the rise of sea levels globally. The two glaci

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The two glaciers, namely the Pine Island and Thwaites, which are located in West Antarctica, are breaking up at a rapid speed, which already results in 5% of the global sea rise.
Consequences of the glaciers melting
A report by Washington Post states that the glaciers’ foundations are getting weaker, and the damage done in the past few decades is speeding, which could make the glaciers collapse in the future.
The collapse of the ice shelves would significantly impact sea levels, which could g…

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