Published: Nov 06, 2025, 14:23 IST | Updated: Nov 06, 2025, 14:23 IST
The Glacier on Antarctica's Peninsula has retreated nearly 8 kilometers (5 miles) in just two months, representing the fastest such event recorded in modern history. Scientists attribute this rapid ice loss to a rare calving process caused by the glacier thinning over a flat bedrock shelf, allowing it to become buoyant and collapse swiftly. This dramatic retreat raises serious concerns about future contributions to global sea level rise, as Antarctica contains enough ice to raise oceans by approximately 190 feet.