When less ice means more fire
As glaciers melt under the pressure of global warming, Iceland’s scientists are uncovering another startling consequence — a rise in volcanic activity. With ice retreating, the Earth’s crust rebounds, magma production increases, and the potential for more frequent or intense eruptions grows.
This phenomenon isn’t confined to Iceland — similar risks lurk in Antarctica, Alaska, and the Andes, where millions could face impacts ranging from water-supply disruption to aviation chaos.
It’s a reminder that climate change doesn’t just heat the planet — it can also awaken the fire beneath it.
