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Global Warming in Antarctica.
- Source :
- Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science, 2024. 3p.
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Antarctica contains 90 percent of the world’s ice and 75 percent of its freshwater. If a rise in the planet’s temperature were to cause this store of ice to melt completely, it would result in the world’s sea levels rising by approximately 60 meters.
- Subjects :
- Global warming
Ice sheet thawing
Antarctic environmental conditions
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- Database :
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- Journal :
- Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science
- Publication Type :
- Reference
- Accession number :
- 89475872