Scientists discover an alarming change in Antarctica’s past that could spell devastating future sea level rise
Evidence from a 2,000-foot-long ice core reveals that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet shrank suddenly and dramatically around 8,000 years ago, according to new research — providing an alarming insight into how quickly Antarctic ice could melt and send sea levels soaring.
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A 2,000-foot-long ice core suggests potential for sudden and rapid Antarctic melting
Future Warnings: Ice Cores Reveal Sudden Antarctic Collapse 8,000 Years Ago
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