Melting of Hektoria Glacier
Hektoria Glacier, located off the Oscar II coast in the eastern Antarctic Peninsula, started disintegrating in 2022 due to a wave event.
The glacier is melting at an unprecedented rate, with its ice disappearing into the Antarctic mist. This dramatic melting has been observed since 2022, as shown in an animation by CIRESVideos.
- The glacier's melting could trigger a domino effect, causing surrounding Antarctic glaciers to melt as well, according to a study published in Nature Geoscience.
- The story of Hektoria Glacier's melting began in January 2021, when it was still intact, sitting on a thick, rugged bedrock with its front lobe stretching into the ocean.
The dramatic melting display has piqued the curiosity of scientists.
Author's summary: Hektoria Glacier melts rapidly.