In a new study published in the journal Nature Geoscience , scientists have identified a new Antarctic ice sheet "tipping point " where slight increases in the temperature of seawater infiltrating coastal ice sheets can lead to significant ice loss due to feedback loops that expand underwater cavities and accelerate ice collapse into the ocean. This mechanism could potentially cause future sea level rise to far exceed current predictions, impacting major global cities and billions of people. The Guardian reports:

Source: Washington Post June 26, 2024 07:20 UTC