The Myth of the ‘Doomsday Glacier’
The article discusses the misconceptions surrounding Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, often labeled as the 'doomsday glacier.' It argues that while the glacier is retreating, this does not equate to an imminent collapse or global catastrophe. The piece emphasizes the importance of context and scientific nuance in understanding the glacier's behavior and its implications for sea-level rise.
- ▪The Thwaites Glacier contains approximately 600,000 gigatons of ice.
- ▪Projected losses of hundreds of gigatons do not indicate an impending collapse.
- ▪Ocean-driven melting has been part of Antarctica's dynamic system for millennia.
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The Myth of the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ By The Heartland Institute | 7:30 AM on June 04, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Ian Joughin/University of Washington via AP The press is once again ramping up the scare factor, pushing the claim that Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier, the so-called “doomsday glacier,” is on the brink of collapse and poised to flood the world’s coasts. That claim is false. It’s been false since 1989 when a U.N.
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