What A Melting Antarctica Means

It’s understandable why the impact of climate change in the Arctic tends to garner more discussions in the media. After all, the North Pole’s surrounding area is home to a much larger human population than its southern counterpart. It’s estimated that about four million people live around there.

However, bringing attention to BedMachine Antarctica’s findings and global warming effects in the South Pole is also important. The melting of the Antarctic glaciers can contribute up to 16 inches to the overall rise in sea level the world is expected to experience in the future.