Loss of ice shelves removes a barrier to glaciers transporting water to the ocean, allowing sea levels to rise.
A four-year study by a team at Cambridge University investigated how the northwest portion of the ice interacted with the ocean beneath it.
Former Cambridge scientist Dr Craig Stewart said:"The stability of ice shelves is generally thought to be related to their exposure to warm deep ocean water, but we've found that solar heated surface water also plays a crucial role in melting ice shelves."The temperature, salinity, melt rate and ocean currents were measured using instruments passed through a 260m borehole.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Supermarkets installing 'creepy' cameras that guess people's age and sexSupermarkets installing cameras that guess people's age and sex in order to show them real-time targeted ads
Read more »
Mum's incredible 10 stone weight loss without giving up any of her favourite tA MUM who was the victim of a road rage driver who threw a burger at her car has shed an astonishing 10st. Kym Fisher, who weighed a hefty 21st 7lbs at her heaviest, was subject to a foul-mouthed t…
Read more »
The top 10 'most disappointing' tourist attractions in the worldThe study found that eight in 10 people think the famous portrait is a 'let down'
Read more »
World’s largest ice shelf melting 10 times faster than expectedResearch reveals growing impact of solar heating of Antarctic Ocean
Read more »
Biden boasts world leaders begged him to run to ‘save world from TrumpPRESIDENTIAL hopeful Joe Biden has bragged he’s been answering pleas from around the globe to “save the world” from Donald Trump. After declaring standing in the 2020 presidential election was a du…
Read more »
Record melting at the world's largest ice shelf is terrifying climate expertsIt's melting ten times' faster than expected
Read more »
World's top 10 tourism letdowns with Mona Lisa in top spotSightseers have been left feeling underwhelmed by Leonardo da Vinci’s 16th Century work of art despite it's masterpiece status
Read more »
Opinion: Boris should be nowhere near Number 10 – the New York Yankees have shown us whyIf racist language is enough to disqualify someone from singing at a baseball game or an ice hockey match, a residence in Downing Street ought to be completely out of the question
Read more »
The 10 best hotels in IstanbulMary Novakovich finds the best places to stay in the city where Europe meets Asia
Read more »
Top 10: the best beach hotels in the Canary IslandsAn expert guide to the top beach hotels and resorts in the Canary Island, including the best for spectacular sunsets, infinity pools, family-friendly services, botanic gardens and spas, in locations including Lanzarote, Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
Read more »
LONG TAIL: mixer drinks maker takes whisky, rum and bourbon into new taste territoryMixers in fresh, zesty flavours crafted by soft drinks start up Long Tail are shaking up the dark spirits market by pairing them in cocktails and long serves.
Read more »