Tag: antarctica
German scientists say that the melting glaciers of Antarctica may threaten coastal cities like New York with higher sea rise than previously thought. A new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research forecasts that Antarctica’s ice melt could raise sea levels between one and 37 centimeters (15 inches), if carbon emissions remain the same. “This is […]
Vast, lonely, and completely unwelcoming to human life, Antarctica feels like a foreign planet. Yet, its menacing natural beauty are what make it so alluring. It’s quite the conundrum. Luckily, we’ve got the stunning photos of Hamburg’s Lars Focke to give us a glimpse into the Antarctic void — minus the risk of freezing to death or […]
