continent of Antarctica is rising. It is due to geological phenomenon called post-glacial uplift. It will have huge consequences for whole of Earth. astronomical volume of ice has melted from Antarctica's glaciers. This has made continent lighter. This consequently means it is slowly rising. The melting glacial water is causing sea levels around globe to rise. Geologist Terry Wilson from Ohio State University wrote: "Our measurements show that solid earth that forms base of the Antarctic ice sheet is changing shape surprisingly quickly. The land uplift from reduced ice on surface is happening in decades, rather than over thousands of years."
Researchers used 3D modelling in attempt to ascertain how rising sea levels could impact Earth. team said levels could rise between 1.7 meters to 19.5 meters by 2500. McGill University glaciologist Natalya Gomez wrote: "With nearly 700 million people living in coastal areas, and potential cost of sea-level rise reaching trillions of dollars by end of the century, understanding domino effect of Antarctic ice melt is crucial." She added that post-glacial uplift will unfairly affect countries differently. She said: "This finding highlights climate injustice toward nations whose emissions are low, while their exposure and vulnerability to sea-level rise is high."
