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It is well known that climate-induced sea level rise is a major threat. New research has found that previous ice loss events could have caused sea-level rise at rates of around 3.6 metres per century, offering vital clues as to what lies ahead should climate change continue unabated.
A team of scientists, led by researchers from Durham University, used geological records of past sea levels to shed light on the ice sheets responsible for a rapid pulse of sea-level rise in Earth s recent past.
Geological records tell us that, at the end of the last ice age around 14,600 years ago, sea levels rose at ten times the current rate due to Meltwater Pulse 1A (MWP-1A); a 500 year, ~18 metre sea-level rise event.
Past Ice Melts May Have Caused Seas To Rise 10 Times Faster Than Today: Study Past Ice Melts May Have Caused Seas To Rise 10 Times Faster Than Today: Study Based on geological records, the researchers estimate that oceans worldwide rose 3.6 metres per century over a 500-year period some 14,600 years ago.
The scientists say their work could offer vital clues about future ice sheet melting (File)
London:
Ice sheet melting at the end of the last ice age may have caused sea levels to rise at 10 times the current rate, a study published Thursday by a team led by scientists from Britain s Durham University said.
Melting Ice Sheets 14,600 Years Ago Caused Seas to Rise 10 Times Faster Than Today
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1 APRIL 2021
Ice sheet melting at the end of the last ice age may have caused sea levels to rise at 10 times the current rate, a study published Thursday by a team led by scientists from Britain s Durham University said.
Based on geological records, the researchers estimate that oceans worldwide rose 3.6 meters (11.8 feet) per century over a 500-year period some 14,600 years ago.
The findings raise a red flag about the potential today for rapid sea-level rise that could swamp coastal cities and densely populated deltas around the world.
Past Ice Melts asked 10 times faster today to increase cess: Study
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Scientists say their work could provide “important clues” about future ice melting (file)
London:
According to a study published on Thursday by a team led by scientists from the University of Durham, Britain, melting ice sheets at the end of the last ice age could cause sea levels to rise 10 times.
Based on geological records, researchers estimate that oceans worldwide rose to 3.6 meters per century over a 500-year period 14,600 years ago.
The findings raise a red flag today about the rapid sea level rise that could shatter coastal cities and densely populated swamps around the world.