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Scientists Launch Expedition to Study 'Doomsday Glacier'

1/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A research expedition with nearly 40 scientists has departed from New Zealand to study Thwaites Glacier, the "Doomsday Glacier".
It could raise global sea levels by up to 10 feet if it collapses.
The team will drill through half a mile of ice to install instruments.
They will monitor conditions and gather data on the glacier's melting rate and warm ocean currents, highlighting potential coastal impacts.

History

Historical Context

Since the 1980s, the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica has lost over 600 billion tons of ice, raising concerns about its potential to contribute significantly to global sea level rise. Current research expeditions from New Zealand aim to assess its melting rate and ocean currents, as the glacier could raise sea levels by up to 10 feet, threatening coastal communities worldwide.

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Story summary

A research expedition with nearly 40 scientists has departed from New Zealand to study Thwaites Glacier, the "Doomsday Glacier".
It could raise global sea levels by up to 10 feet if it collapses.
The team will drill through half a mile of ice to install instruments.
They will monitor conditions and gather data on the glacier's melting rate and warm ocean currents, highlighting potential coastal impacts.

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