Warm waters tripled the amount of ice lost in these Antarctic glaciers — and that’s bad for sea level rise – The Verge
Article Synopsis – Between 2008 and 2012, warmer than usual waters caused four glaciers in Western Antarctica to flow toward the sea faster than any other glacier on the continent, and lose three times more ice than usual. NASA researchers found that 1 to 2 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than usual waters in the area doubled the glaciers’ speed toward the sea, and more than tripled the amount of ice they lost — up to 33 feet a year, from 7 to 10 feet a year. This study is the first to show that warmer waters aren’t just affecting floating ice — they’re already also causing melting in those grounded glaciers that have the potential to raise sea levels. To read the actual article click here.