Antarctic Ice Shelves Face Increased Melt Channelization
• Research shows Antarctic ice shelves are melting faster due to intense channelization, contributing to ice mass loss.
• Increased melt channelization is expected to intensify over the next century, potentially leading to accelerated sea-level rise.
• The stability of Antarctic ice shelves is crucial for regulating global climate patterns and requires urgent action.
Narrow basal channels accelerate Antarctic ice melt
Recent research reveals alarming rate of Antarctic ice shelf melting due to intensifying narrow basal channels. A Nature Climate Change study indicates the melting is faster than previously estimated, threatening global sea-level rise and climate patterns.
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