Friday, September 13, 2013

Sea Level Rise, new research results from Antarctica

From a coastal perspective, like from Delaware, sea level rise is probably the most concerning aspect of global warming.

So what is the latest research showing? Well there is some outstanding in-depth research being done in the Antarctic. Too early to say what it predicts, but good to know that sound science is being used.

For details of the Pine Island Glacier melting rate as caused by warm waters under the glacier, see PINE ISLAND.

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