How ice-shelf loss leads to faster sea-level rise: The shield is crumbling
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - 12:17
in Earth & Climate
Over the past 20 years, many ice shelves in Antarctica have shrunk and some have disappeared entirely. This has resulted in a significant acceleration of many Antarctic glaciers, contributing to rising sea levels. Researchers have used a complex model to show for the first time at what point the 'buttressing' role of ice shelves is impaired due to their decline.