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Melting Glaciers May Trigger Volcanic Eruptions, Warns Study

7/18/2025

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Melting glaciers and ice caps, driven by climate change, could unleash a wave of volcanic eruptions by easing pressure on magma chambers. Researchers point to West Antarctica, home to over 100 hidden volcanoes, as a critical hotspot. This alarming cycle may further fuel global warming by releasing more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

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Melting glaciers and ice caps, driven by climate change, could unleash a wave of volcanic eruptions by easing pressure on magma chambers. Researchers point to West Antarctica, home to over 100 hidden volcanoes, as a critical hotspot. This alarming cycle may further fuel global warming by releasing more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.