Moulin bleu! (Photo: Poul Christoffersen / Cambridge University) It is no secret that the Greenland ice sheet has the potential to be a major contributor to global sea-level rise: if it melted entirely, the seas would rise by seven metres. This is because, unlike sea...
The rise in sea level caused by the melting of ice masses on land means that low-lying areas are flooded. This should also make the oldest Antarctic station Orcadas history. Much worse, millions of people will lose their homes. Picture: Michael Wenger Scientists have...
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...
The East Antarctic ice sheet covers much of the Antarctic continent, affecting its response to global warming. At its edges, glaciers and huge ice shelf (pictured) flow into the sea. Nevertheless, researchers have found that some areas are already showing changes. And...
