Study shows highest warming scenario would put 34% of Antarctic's ice shelf area at risk of fracture and collapse from melting and run-off - including 67% of the Antarctic Peninsular ice shelf area. This would allow glaciers to flow freely into the sea causing sea level rise.
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/04/210408112315.htm
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/04/210408112315.htm
One-third of Antarctic ice shelf area at risk of collapse as planet warms
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