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The ‘Doomsday Glacier' is melting faster than scientists thought (grist.org)
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[-] tsonfeir@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago

Wow ~200ft. That’s not gonna be a problem. /s

[-] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

It'll be fine. Everyone can just move. /s

[-] humbletightband@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 5 months ago

Selling their houses to aquaman

[-] jeffw@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

I’m glad we all get that reference

[-] 3ntranced@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

It's okay, I'm like 50 miles from the coast so I've got plenty of time /s

[-] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Yeah you can definitely wait. Once you see water at your doorstep you can start planning then. /s

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