Experts on red alert as 100 volcanoes in Antarctica are a ticking bomb
Experts are raising alarms about the potential dangers posed by the discovery of over 100 volcanoes beneath Antarctica’s ice sheets.
These volcanoes, some towering at over 4,000 meters, form the largest volcanic region on Earth, hidden under kilometers of ice.
Researchers are concerned that these dormant giants could pose significant threats as global warming accelerates ice melt in the region.
The ticking bomb:The melting of Antarctic ice could reduce the pressure on these volcanoes, potentially triggering eruptions.
An eruption beneath the ice would generate massive quantities of meltwater, which could destabilize glaciers and accelerate their flow into the ocean.
This chain reaction could significantly contribute to rising sea levels, threatening coastal cities worldwide.
An eruption in this region could also release vast amounts of ash and gases into the atmosphere, affecting global temperatures and weather patterns. Similar events in history, such as the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, led to drastic climate anomalies.