Study of Antarctic Points to Rising Sea Levels. Andrew C. Revkin.
by Revkin, Andrew C; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2004Article 4Science. Publisher: New York Times, 2003ISSN: 1522-3264;.Subject(s): Antarctica -- Research | Glaciers | Global warming | Sea levelDDC classification: 050 Summary: "New evidence from a rapidly warming part of Antarctica suggests that ice can flow into the sea much more readily than had been predicted, perhaps leading to an accelerated rise in sea levels from global warming." (NEW YORK TIMES) This article discusses the concern scientists have expressed over the warming trend and breakup of ice in the Antarctic peninsula that may lead to sea level rise and concomitant ecosystem damage and saltwater intrusion.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Originally Published: Study of Antarctic Points to Rising Sea Levels, March 7, 2003; pp. A6.
"New evidence from a rapidly warming part of Antarctica suggests that ice can flow into the sea much more readily than had been predicted, perhaps leading to an accelerated rise in sea levels from global warming." (NEW YORK TIMES) This article discusses the concern scientists have expressed over the warming trend and breakup of ice in the Antarctic peninsula that may lead to sea level rise and concomitant ecosystem damage and saltwater intrusion.
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