Antarctica's melting ice threatens millions by 2100
ScienceAlert — April 24, 2024, 05:00 AM UTC
Summary: Antarctica's melting ice could displace millions by 2100. West Antarctica's stability is crucial for sea level rise predictions. The Ross Ice Shelf plays a key role in ice flow control. Recent research on past ice sheet behavior suggests a link to Earth's crust uplift and ocean temperature changes. Mitigation efforts can still impact future ice sheet stability. Low emissions can prevent ocean warming and potential ice sheet retreat.
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