Thwaites Glacier

Thwaites Glacier, often referred to as the “Doomsday Glacier,” is a massive and rapidly changing ice mass in West Antarctica. It has garnered significant attention due to its potential to significantly raise global sea levels if it were to melt completely. Thwaites Glacier is particularly susceptible to climate change and ocean warming, with large portions of it resting on bedrock below sea level, making it prone to instability and disintegration. The glacier spans approximately 120 kilometers wide at its broadest, emptying into Pine Island Bay, part of the Amundsen Sea.