According to research by scientists from different countries, the melting of glaciers can have disastrous consequences for the planet. One possible outcome is the release of large numbers of ancient bacteria that can be contagious and infect others.

French researcher Jean-Michel Clavery states that microorganisms in frozen soil can maintain their contagiousness for a long time. He managed to recover the virus, which was found at a depth of 16 meters at the bottom of Lake Yukechi Alas in Yakutia. This pandoravirus is the oldest known living virus and is at least 48,500 years old. The researcher also deduced eight different viruses that remain contagious and can infect amoebae, but are not dangerous to animals and plants. The scientist emphasizes that other frozen viruses can be dangerous for humans and animals.

The melting of glaciers has serious consequences for the planet. This process will lead to raising the level of the world’s oceans and changes in climatic conditions, adversely affecting ecological systems and life on Earth in general. Therefore, more research and careful use of resources are required to protect our planet and its biodiversity. Source