terça-feira, 22 de junho de 2010

New research sheds light on Antarctica's melting Pine Island Glacier

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100620200810.htm

ScienceDaily (2010-06-21) -- Scientists are reporting new results from an investigation into Antarctica's potential contribution to sea level rise. Thinning ice in West Antarctica is currently contributing nearly 10 per cent of global sea level rise, and scientists have identified Pine Island Glacier as a major source.