The complete melting of all glaciers on Earth could raise the level of the World Ocean by 150 meters, but such a scenario is not expected in the coming centuries.
According to Oxu.Az, Anna Kozachek, a researcher at the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI), reported this to RIA Novosti.
'According to researchers' calculations, if all the planet's glaciers melt completely, sea levels could rise by 60 meters. Considering the thermal expansion of water, this figure could reach 150 meters,' Kozachek said.
At the same time, the expert emphasized that such a catastrophic scenario should not be expected in the next few centuries. However, she noted that the process of global sea level rise is already underway. According to the scientist, the level has risen by about 25 cm since 1900, and the current rate of increase is approximately 3 mm per year.
According to reports, on February 25, The Guardian, citing the scientific journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, reported that the systematic increase in temperature in the World Ocean is leading to a decline in marine life populations. According to Shahar Chaikin, a researcher at the National Museum of Natural Sciences in Spain, the temperature change demonstrates 'a staggering and deeply concerning trend towards a decline in marine life'.
