Ice-Sheet and Sea-Level Changes
Edited: 2011-02-23
Title | Ice-Sheet and Sea-Level Changes |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2005 |
Authors | Alley, R., P. Clark, P. Huybrechts, and I. Joughin |
Journal | Science |
Volume | 310 |
Issue | 5747 |
Pagination | 456 - 460 |
Date Published | 10/2005 |
ISSN | 1095-9203 |
Keywords | ice, sea_level |
Abstract | Future sea-level rise is an important issue related to the continuing buildup of atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations. The Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, with the potential to raise sea level ∼70 meters if completely melted, dominate uncertainties in projected sea-level change. Freshwater fluxes from these ice sheets also may affect oceanic circulation, contributing to climate change. Observational and modeling advances have reduced many uncertainties related to ice-sheet behavior, but recently detected, rapid ice-marginal changes contributing to sea-level rise may indicate greater ice-sheet sensitivity to warming than previously considered. |
DOI | 10.1126/science.1114613 |
Short Title | Science |