Alaska’s glaciers melting faster than anywhere else, driving global sea-level rise
A recent comprehensive study published in Nature has revealed alarming rates of glacier ice loss worldwide, with Alaska experiencing the most significant reduction in total ice volume. Between 2000 and 2023, global glaciers collectively lost approximately 6.542 trillion tonnes of ice, contributing to an 18mm rise in global sea levels. Alaska’s glaciers have been identified as major contributors to this loss, with the region experiencing one of the fastest rates of ice mass reduction globally.
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