Warming, which reduces glacial pressure, may increase the chance of volcanic eruptions in regions such as Chile, Iceland, Antarctica, and others. Studies show that decreasing glacier mass reduces pressure on magma chambers, promoting their activity. Iceland and Andes examples confirm increased eruptions after the glacial period. West Antarctica is considered the most vulnerable, with hundreds of potentially active volcanoes under the ice sheet. Eruptions in these regions could intensify global warming through greenhouse gas emissions and lead to local disasters such as floods, ash flows, and jökulhlaups. Scientists call for enhanced monitoring, especially in subglacial volcanic zones. Sources: cntraveler.com, smithsonianmag.com, theguardian.com, scitechdaily.com, earth.com, wikipedia.org.
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The Planet Awakens
Published : 10.07.2025