Antarctica – a land of endless ice, but beneath this frozen expanse lies a hidden and potentially explosive secret... volcanoes.
What’s Beneath the Ice?
Over 100 dormant volcanoes lie buried under kilometers of Antarctic ice.
These sleeping giants have been kept in check by the immense weight of the ice above—24 million gigatonnes acting like a cork.
Climate Change Unleashes Danger:
As climate change melts Antarctica’s ice sheets, the pressure eases, and magma chambers expand.
This process, known as unloading, increases the likelihood of volcanic eruptions.
A Dangerous Feedback Loop:
Volcanic heat from potential eruptions could accelerate ice melting, creating a feedback loop that further destabilizes the region.
Even if emissions stopped today, the ripple effects could last centuries.
Global Implications:
Melting ice doesn’t just raise sea levels—it risks awakening ancient forces beneath the surface, with consequences we’re only beginning to understand.
Antarctica’s melting ice is more than a climate crisis—it’s a geologic awakening. Stay informed about the hidden forces shaping our planet.
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What’s Beneath the Ice?
Over 100 dormant volcanoes lie buried under kilometers of Antarctic ice.
These sleeping giants have been kept in check by the immense weight of the ice above—24 million gigatonnes acting like a cork.
Climate Change Unleashes Danger:
As climate change melts Antarctica’s ice sheets, the pressure eases, and magma chambers expand.
This process, known as unloading, increases the likelihood of volcanic eruptions.
A Dangerous Feedback Loop:
Volcanic heat from potential eruptions could accelerate ice melting, creating a feedback loop that further destabilizes the region.
Even if emissions stopped today, the ripple effects could last centuries.
Global Implications:
Melting ice doesn’t just raise sea levels—it risks awakening ancient forces beneath the surface, with consequences we’re only beginning to understand.
Antarctica’s melting ice is more than a climate crisis—it’s a geologic awakening. Stay informed about the hidden forces shaping our planet.
Location: London
WooGlobe Ref : WGA998807
For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com
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00:00Antarctica, the land of endless ice.
00:03But beneath this frozen expanse
00:05lies a secret that could change everything—volcanoes.
00:09Buried under kilometers of ice,
00:11over 100 volcanoes sit silently.
00:14But as climate change melts the ice,
00:16scientists warn these sleeping giants could awaken.
00:19You see, Antarctica's ice sheets are like a cork on a shaken bottle of soda.
00:24They're really heavy—about 24 million gigatons.
00:28This immense weight keeps the magma below under control.
00:31But as the ice melts, the pressure eases.
00:34Magma chambers expand, gas bubbles form,
00:37and eruptions become more likely.
00:39Researchers call this unloading,
00:41and it could trigger bigger and more frequent eruptions.
00:44Worse, volcanic heat can melt ice faster,
00:47creating a dangerous feedback loop.
00:50Even if we stopped greenhouse gas emissions today,
00:52the process could continue for centuries.
00:55While these eruptions won't happen overnight,
00:57this research is a stark reminder of how interconnected our planet is.
01:01Antarctica's melting ice isn't just about rising seas.
01:05It's about unlocking forces we barely understand.
01:08Want to learn more about Earth's hidden secrets?