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Research Team Studies 'Doomsday Glacier' Amid Climate Crisis

1/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A team of nearly 40 researchers has begun an eight-week expedition to study the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica.
The glacier, nicknamed the 'Doomsday Glacier,' could raise global sea levels by two feet if it collapses.
It is melting rapidly due to climate change.
Scientists aim to understand the glacier's stability and potential future ice loss.
Global fossil fuel emissions reached a record level in 2025, complicating reduction efforts.

History

Historical Context

Since the 1980s, the Thwaites Glacier, dubbed the "Doomsday Glacier," has lost over 600 billion tons of ice, contributing to rising sea levels. In 2025, global fossil fuel emissions peaked at 36.4 billion metric tons, intensifying climate change. A 2021 study indicated that the glacier's collapse could raise sea levels by up to three meters, prompting urgent research to assess its stability.

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Story summary

A team of nearly 40 researchers has begun an eight-week expedition to study the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica.
The glacier, nicknamed the 'Doomsday Glacier,' could raise global sea levels by two feet if it collapses.
It is melting rapidly due to climate change.
Scientists aim to understand the glacier's stability and potential future ice loss.
Global fossil fuel emissions reached a record level in 2025, complicating reduction efforts.

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