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