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Climate change could trigger 'tipping point' for Antarctic Totten Glacier
2016-05-20 13:10:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: The Totten Glacier in East Antarctica has an unstable area that could collapse and contribute to more than two metres of sea level rise beyond what is generally predicted if climate change remains unchecked, researchers say. Key points: East Antarctica has traditionally been considered to be relatively stable But evidence is growing that Totten Glacier is bucking the trend New analysis shows the glacier could contribute over two metres to sea level rise East Antarctica is the world's...
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