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Glacier in Antarctica will lead to disaster, scientists

Ледник в Антарктиде приведёт к катастрофе, - ученыеThe melting of glaciers, including the giant glacier, Totten will lead the world to disaster.

By the end of this century sea levels will rise by about 2 meters.

This is the conclusion of scientists studying the glaciers of East Antarctica, which in recent years are melting too fast.

In particular, the Totten glacier, which in size is comparable to the area of France, is blurred under water warm and salty waters that along with the increase in temperature speeds up the melting process.

According to experts, the “sleeping giant” pose a direct threat to humanity in the near future.

This glacier is dangerous for hundreds of millions of people living in coastal areas around the world.

According to scientists, in the coming years will need to build defenses at the cities located in immediate proximity to the ocean, as the water begins to abide.

In addition, it is important to take effective measures to combat impending global warming.

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