Thwaites, which already contributes 4% to global sea level rise, holds enough ice to raise sea levels by more than 2 feet. But because it also acts as a natural dam to the surrounding ice in West Antarctica, scientists have estimated its complete collapse could ultimately lead to around 10 feet of sea level rise — a catastrophe for the world’s coastal communities.

That's a lot of beachfront and riverside properties that would end up going underwater.

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[–] frickineh@lemmy.world 71 points 4 months ago (20 children)

People in FL complaining about not being able to get insurance, this is why. The whole state's gonna be underwater.

[–] Alteon@lemmy.world 26 points 4 months ago (18 children)

On one hand, this will fucking suck....however, no one will be able to argue that global warming isn't real as this will be the very real consequences to ignoring climate change.

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