Impacts of marine instability across the East Antarctic Ice Sheet on Southern Ocean dynamics

Recent observations and modelling studies have demonstrated the potential for rapid and substantial retreat of large sectors of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet (EAIS). This has major implications for ocean circulation and global sea level. Here we examine the effects of increasing meltwater from the...

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Main Authors: S. J. Phipps, C. J. Fogwill, C. S. M. Turney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-09-01
Series:The Cryosphere
Online Access:https://www.the-cryosphere.net/10/2317/2016/tc-10-2317-2016.pdf