According to Gomez, this process is not rapid and takes thousands of years. But we are now talking about intense global warming and the radical climate change that will follow. If the melting in Antarctica remains low, the process will be gradual and global sea levels can only be expected to rise by 1.7 meters by 2500. But if the warming is rapid, and this is where the current risks lie, then we should be prepared for a sea level rise of 19.5 meters.
But the continent is already in danger of rapid rise, with costs in the trillions of dollars by the end of the 21st century. “Given the potential cost of trillions of dollars in sea level rise by the end of the century, understanding the cascade effect of melting Antarctic ice is critical,” the glaciologist explained.
The researcher also noted that if warming is brought under control or the processes do not accelerate, the sea level will rise after 5,000 years at the latest.
Source: Ferra
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