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Study Warns of Potential Instability in East Antarctic Ice Shelf

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 5
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A new study published in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment focuses on the Wilkes Subglacial Basin in East Antarctica. The research suggests that the basin’s underlying geography could cause it to become unstable as the climate warms. The basin contains enough ice to raise global sea levels by between 10 and 13 feet (3 to 4 meters).

From gizmodo.com

Why it matters

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The Wilkes Subglacial Basin is a vast, largely unexplored depression beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet. The potential instability of this ice store is viewed as a significant factor in future global sea-level rise. The region is crucial to the overall stability of the continent of Antarctica.

From gizmodo.com

Who's involved

  • Matt KingLead author of the study on the Wilkes Subglacial Basin.
  • University of TasmaniaInstitution where the lead author holds a professorial position.
  • East AntarcticaThe specific geographical region of East Antarctica under study.

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  • Monash UniversitySpeculative

    The research could increase the focus and funding dedicated to studies of Antarctic geography.

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