The Inherent Grave Consequences of Glacial Retreat

Abstract

Glaciers are the protector of climate change. As glacier melting is a long-term process, it does not gain the same attention in comparison to other crises. The visible evidence of global warming is the glaciers. The main cause of glaciers melting is the rising temperature of the earth by CO2 emission and ocean warming. Deforestation, burning fossil fuels, transportation, and other human activities raise the atmospheric concentration of CO2 and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) which warm the planet and ultimately cause the glacier to melt. 90% of the earth’s warmth is absorbed by the ocean and is responsible for the melting of marine glaciers. The main deglaciation consequences are sea-level rise which has contributed to rising sea level by 2.7cm since 1961Glaciers are always been of substantial research as their long-term behavior is like a barometer to check the weather variability, change in flora and fauna, and economic activity. Deglaciation promises grave consequences for wildlife, plant, and the region’s people and a frightening future. This paper showcase how glaciers are melting and hearts are frozen.