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※ This video was produced in 2024 and may differ from the current situation. ■ Deployment of Unmanned Submersible and Observation of Thwaites Glacier The Korea Polar Research Institute (KPRI) studies the Thwaites Glacier every two years. This year, in collaboration with Dr. Anna Ullin’s team from Sweden, they deployed an unmanned submersible for the first time in the world to investigate beneath the ice shelf east of Thwaites. Observations revealed that the Thwaites Glacier appeared highly unstable. It was melting at a rapid rate, and numerous fine cracks not seen anywhere else were identified. According to experts, if the Thwaites Glacier, which served as a pillar of the West Antarctic ice sheet, collapses, it will drag most of the inland ice of West Antarctica into the sea. Scientists warn that if the glaciers of both Greenland and West Antarctica melt, a sea level rise of 3 to 6 meters by 2100 is inevitable. ■ Himalayan Mountains, Rapid Increase in Glacier Flood Damage The Himalayan Mountains, home to the world's third-largest number of glaciers. The Himalayas are known as the "Water Tower of Asia" as the source of Asia's five major rivers, supplying drinking water to approximately 2 billion people. However, the risk of flooding in low-lying areas is surging due to the recent rapid melting of Himalayan glaciers. Since 2000, over 140 glacial floods have occurred in the Himalayan region. According to interviews with experts, there are more than 2,000 glacial lakes in the Himalayas, 47 of which are in a dangerous state, at risk of bursting at any moment. In February 2021, a massive flood engulfed a village in Chamouli, India, as a Himalayan glacier fell into a valley. The production team visited the site to interview witnesses and investigate the cause of the flood and the extent of the damage. ■ Toxic and Carcinogenic Substances Leaked from Peruvian Glacial Lake The village of Canlaichico in Peru has relied on water flowing from the Pastoruri Glacier for generations. However, the village can no longer obtain safe tap water. This is because the heavy metal-containing bedrock covered by the glacier became acidified and highly toxic as it was exposed to the air. The lake has a pH of 2.95, which is the level of vinegar, and contains toxic metals such as iron, lead, and arsenic that can cause cancer in residents. While villagers collect rainwater for drinking, farming and livestock are currently using contaminated water. ※ This video is [Grand Special: Glacier Part 3 - The Future of 1℃], aired on March 21, 2024. #Glacier #Disaster #Nepal This is the official KBS Documentary channel. We will deliver documentaries that resonate with the world. Copyright ⓒ KBS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use (including AI learning) are prohibited. 📝 [email protected] 📞 02-781-1000 ✔KBS Documentary | KBS Official YouTube Channel Copyright ⓒ KBS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use (including AI training) are prohibited. 📝 [email protected] 📞 +82-2-781-1000 🏢 Seoul, Republic of Korea (South Korea) ∙ The current situation and content may differ slightly depending on the time of broadcast. ∙ The operator may delete slanderous or malicious comments to protect the participants.