Predictions of an imminent and catastrophic surge in sea levels were incorrect and overestimated, a new study has found. New research says there is only a five per cent chance that the Antarctic ice-cliff melting will contribute more than 15 inches (39 cm) to global sea levels by 2100. Scroll down for videoPredictions of an imminent and catastrophic surge in sea levels were incorrect and overestimated, a new study has found. The models suggested that sea levels were likely to rise fastest between 2065 and 2075. Critically, melting ice flowing from land to sea would affect temperatures and circulation patterns in the world's oceans.

Source: Daily Mail February 07, 2019 11:53 UTC