The melting of glaciers around the world has accelerated in the past decade, scientists have said, warning that in coming years it could be faster than previously expected and raise sea levels.
A team of scientists found a marked increase in melting over the past decade, with about 36 percent more ice lost between 2012-2023 than in 2000-2011.
On average, about 273 billion tons of ice melts per year, they said. Glaciers are melting rapidly due to rising temperatures, "Index" wrote.
Scientists have warned of the consequences of melting glaciers, the second-largest contributor to sea level rise. The sea level rise attributed to melting glaciers since 2000 means that nearly 4 million people worldwide will be affected by flooding, according to scientists.
