Sea level rise from Antarctic ice sheet collapse overestimated, scientists say
Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 14:35
in Earth & Climate
Global sea levels would rise on average about 3.3 metres - about half as much as previously thought - if the Western Antarctic ice sheet melts, researchers said Thursday.
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