​Are humans to blame for climate change? And if they are, could the environmental damage caused in another part of the world set off a chain reaction—forcing migration, reshaping societies, and ultimately creating political consequences that circle back to the source? ​ I started my research and went to Iceland, where I mainly focused on melting ice. One of the most important consequences of future climate changes in Iceland is the increasing speed of glacier run off. While glaciers currently cover 11% of the total land area, it is predicted that glaciers may disappear over the next 100-200 years. Parts of the country start to rise as they get relieved from the frozen weight. Pressure reductions could activate the molten magma, roiling in one of the world’s most active volcanic hotspots.