It's AumSum Time.
What if all Glaciers Melted?
Then I would go swimming to the North Pole.
Stop it AumSum.
It is estimated that glaciers presently occupy.
About 10% of the world's land mass.
Now, if all the glaciers were to suddenly melt.
Firstly, sea levels around the world would rise by more than 50 meters.
So no more beach vacations.
Secondly, more land will be covered by water.
Hence, home and office prices will skyrocket.
Thirdly, it would be cheaper as well as easier to drill oil near the poles.
Oil companies would definitely rejoice.
Fourthly, new shipping routes will open up.
Stocks of cruise companies will definitely go up.
Fifthly, old preserved fossils or lost civilizations might be uncovered.
Museums might be a happy lot in this case.
Lastly, as shown in movies.
Certain deadly hidden viruses might affect the health of worldwide population.