The imposing Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is often called “one of the world’s most dangerous glaciers” because of its potential contribution to sea-level rise. This ice plateau prevents the main glacier from disintegrating by slowing down its calving. According to scientists, a total disintegration of the “ Apocalypse glacier ” would cause sea levels to rise by around 65 centimetres. Millions of people around the world living in coastal areas would be directly affected.
