Antarctica could be melting faster than expected, says scientists

Ice shelves in Antarctica could be melting at an accelerated rate, causing sea levels to rise more rapidly, according to scientists. Researchers from Caltech and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have developed a new model which simulates how rapidly flowing freshwater from melting ice can trap dense warm ocean water, causing more ice to melt. Ice … Continue reading Antarctica could be melting faster than expected, says scientists