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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSatellite data shows entire Conger ice shelf has collapsed in Antarctica
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/25/satellite-data-shows-entire-conger-ice-shelf-has-collapsed-in-antarcticaAn ice shelf about the size of Rome has completely collapsed in East Antarctica within days of record high temperatures, according to satellite data.
The Conger ice shelf, which had an approximate surface area of 1,200 sq km, collapsed around 15 March, scientists said on Friday.
East Antarctica saw unusually high temperatures last week, with Concordia station hitting a record temperature of -11.8C on 18 March, more than 40C warmer than seasonal norms. The record temperatures were the result of an atmospheric river that trapped heat over the continent.
Ice shelves are extensions of ice sheets that float over the ocean, playing an important role in restraining inland ice. Without them, inland ice flows faster into the ocean, resulting in sea level rise.
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WarGamer
(12,326 posts)Mitigation is fantasy.
Humankind needs to PREPARE for the new reality
SoonerPride
(12,286 posts)WarGamer
(12,326 posts)Will take a new way of thinking.
Don't issue new building permits in areas likely to be underwater in 30 yrs
Don't issue new building permits in areas that will be especially susceptible to high heat and drought
DO build new cities in areas with moderate climates.
DO build cities with infrastructure engineering to eliminate the need for cars
Build large residential structures underground. Build community nuclear power generators. Density, cluster residential and commercial/retail structures.
Identify future agricultural areas.
Make a treaty with Canada to help them turn "taiga" into farmland.
Keep the military strong because the next wars will be for food and water and habitable land
BComplex
(8,017 posts)They seem to only "conserve" the really bad ideas.