Ocean circulation plays important role in transporting heat to Greenland glaciers
Monday, March 28, 2011 - 13:30
in Earth & Climate
Warmer air is only part of the story when it comes to Greenland's rapidly melting ice sheet. New research highlights the role ocean circulation plays in transporting heat to glaciers.
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