Meltwater may Fracture Antarctic Ice Shelves and Speed Sea Level Rise – New Scientist
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Article Synopsis – According to a new analysis, almost two-thirds of Antarctica’s ice sheets are at risk of fracturing from meltwater, which could have “major consequences” for sea level rise. Meltwater fills the ice sheets from above, causing them to crack and weaken, which could speed melting of the ice and raise sea levels. “Climate change is expected to increase meltwater.” To read the actual article click here.