Increased warm water intrusions could cause mass loss in East Antarctica during the next 200 years
The East Antarctic Ice Sheet is currently surrounded by relatively cool water but changes in ocean dynamics may lead to warmer ocean water on the shelf in the future. This has the potential to dramatically increase its future sea level contribution.
Published in: | Nature Communications |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37553-2 https://doaj.org/article/7fb4a2a2d972401698a3ab2887a2c096 |
Summary: | The East Antarctic Ice Sheet is currently surrounded by relatively cool water but changes in ocean dynamics may lead to warmer ocean water on the shelf in the future. This has the potential to dramatically increase its future sea level contribution. |
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