During glacial periods, the sea level falls, because vast quantities of water are stored in the massive inland glaciers. To date, however, computer models have been unable to reconcile sea-level height with the thickness of the glaciers. Using innovative new...
An artist’s impression of the perspective from the interior of the glacial ocean, looking from below towards Iceland and the Faroe Islands; Jan Mayen in the foreground, Greenland on the right. From above, an ice sheet narrows the narrow passages. In fact, these...