Earth may face a new global catastrophe - study
Scientists estimate that the world's glaciers (excluding Greenland and Antarctica) contain about 150,000 cubic kilometers of ice. Complete melting would raise sea levels by more than 32.3 cm. The AI model IceBoost v2.0, trained on 7 million measurements, is 40% more accurate than previous methods. Researcher Niccolò Maffezzoli warns that mid-latitude glaciers could disappear in the coming decades.
Scientists have estimated the ice reserves in the world's glaciers (excluding Greenland and Antarctica) at approximately 150,000 cubic kilometers. Complete melting of this volume would raise the level of the World Ocean by more than 32.3 centimeters, creating serious risks for coastal regions. The study, reported by Daily Mail, used the artificial intelligence model IceBoost v2.0, trained on more than 7 million glacier thickness measurements and 26 physiographic parameters. The model is 40% more accurate than previous methods and agrees with field measurements. Researcher Niccolò Maffezzoli from Ca' Foscari University in Venice warns that mid-latitude glaciers, including the Alps, could disappear within the coming decades. Glacier shrinkage also threatens freshwater supplies. Earlier, Kursor reported that global warming could intensify sharp hydroclimatic swings—alternating extreme droughts with torrential rains.