Intensified ice sheet movements do not affect rising sea levels
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 07:56
in Earth & Climate
Meltwater is rapidly increasing the tempo of glacial movements on the rim of the Greenland ice sheet. Over the long term, however, this process is interrupted as meltwater drains away via broad channels, as a result of which ice movement decreases once again. Ultimately, this is not a cause of accelerated sea level rise.
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