The impact of melting Greenland ice will not be limited to any one country. If the ice there melts rapidly in a situation like Trump’s military campaign, then the map of the entire world will change. According to scientists, there is so much ice in Greenland that if it melts completely, the sea level could rise by 24 feet (about 7 meters).

Small island nations will be the first to be affected by rising sea levels. Among these, the name of Maldives is at the top. Its average height is just 1.5 meters above sea level. Experts believe that by the end of this century 80% of it may be covered in water. Tuvalu is another country which is already on the verge of sinking. The people there are now preparing to become a digital country so that their culture remains safe. Apart from this, countries like Kiribati, Marshall Islands and Solomon Islands can also be lost in the waves of the Pacific Ocean. These countries have no high ground to escape from.

Not only the islands, but also the major economies of the world are under this threat. Almost one-quarter of the Netherlands is already below sea level. The huge dams there may not be able to withstand the pressure of 24 feet of water. The Mekong Delta region of Vietnam may completely submerge. This area is considered the backbone of Vietnam’s food security. This situation will be no less than a catastrophe for Bangladesh. Due to submergence of its coastal areas, crores of people will become ‘climate refugees’. Some islands of Panama have already begun to be evacuated.

This scenario is very scary for India. A large part of Mumbai is situated on land surrounded by the sea. If the water level rises rapidly, areas like Nariman Point and Gateway of India will be under water. The situation in Kolkata is also very critical. The delta areas of Sundarban are already drowning. Sea water will enter the low lying parts of cities like Chennai and Kochi. This will not only cause loss of life and property, but drinking water sources will also become salty. A large population living on the sea coasts of India will have to be displaced.

Even the most developed cities of the world are not untouched by this danger. The risk of flood will increase in areas like Manhattan and Brooklyn of New York. The Thames Barrier that protects London can hold water only up to a limit. Jakarta (Indonesia) is the fastest sinking city in the world. The government there has now been forced to change its capital. Metropolises like Bangkok and Shanghai also have very little time left to avoid this disaster. If the heat of missile attacks increases the speed of snow melting, then these cities will not even have a chance to prepare for defense.

Why Trump has his eyes on Greenland: Greenland is one of the most strategically important places in the world. It is situated between the Arctic Ocean and the Atlantic. Trump sees this as a ‘big real estate deal’ for America. But the real reason behind this is the mineral resources hidden there. There is a huge reserve of rare earth minerals in Greenland. These minerals are used in everything from smartphones to making fighter planes. At present these minerals are under the control of China. Trump wants America to control it and end China’s dominance. Apart from this, the ‘Thule Air Base’ there is like a security shield for America. Due to global warming, the sea routes there are now open throughout the year. Trump wants control over these routes at any cost. Denmark is considering this as an insult to its sovereignty. This tussle has now laid the foundation for a possible military conflict.

How fast would sea levels rise if the heat from missile attacks melted the ice: If war broke out on land in Greenland, missiles would be the biggest threat. When a modern missile explodes, a temperature of thousands of degrees Celsius is generated. Greenland’s ice sheet is about 2 miles deep. When the heat of the bombs falls on this ice, it will start melting directly. Not only the heat but the soot emanating from the explosions will settle on the ice. This soot will absorb sunlight, which will increase the speed of melting ice ten times. Scientists believe that if the entire ice of Greenland melts, the sea level could rise by 24 feet. In case of war, this process can be completed in a few decades. This is a ‘climate bomb’ which will be more destructive than any nuclear bomb. The smoke and heat of the missiles will completely destroy the ecosystem there.

Could the massive bombing cause Greenland’s glaciers to break and cause a tsunami-like devastation: The most terrifying aspect of military action could be ‘glacier collapse’. Many glaciers of Greenland are located on the seashore. When there is heavy bombardment, there will be vibration in the ground. This vibration will shake the foundation of the glaciers. Giant ice mountains will break and fall directly into the sea. When a piece of ice the size of New York falls into the ocean, it will cause a devastating tsunami. This tsunami will engulf the coasts of North Atlantic countries like Britain and Canada. The temperature of the sea will also change due to sudden fall of snow. This may break the cycle of sea currents. If currents like the Gulf Stream stop, there will be severe snowfall in Europe and devastating heat in America. The vibration of weapons will destabilize the frozen world which has been at peace for thousands of years.

What will happen to the local people of Greenland and will the land there be able to withstand the war: About 56,000 people live in Greenland, most of whom belong to the Inuit community. For them this land is their soul. There is no mention of the rights of these people in Trump’s ‘real estate’ thinking. In case of war, the entire infrastructure there will be destroyed. The land of Greenland is not of soil but of frozen ice (permafrost). When heavy tanks and vehicles move there, this land will start sinking. Melting of permafrost will release ancient viruses and methane gas. This methane gas is 80 times more dangerous than carbon dioxide. This means that the war there will make the environment of the entire world poisonous. A military mistake by Trump will take the world to a point from which no return will be possible. This war will not only be a war of weapons but will be a war against nature in which humans will definitely be defeated.