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Ice-sheet and Sea-level Changes
| Title | Ice-sheet and Sea-level Changes |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2005 |
| Authors | Alley, R. B., P. U. Clark, P. Huybrechts, and I. Joughin |
| Journal | Science |
| Volume | 310 |
| Issue | 5747 |
| Pagination | 456-460 |
| Date Published | Oct |
| Type of Article | Review |
| ISBN Number | 0036-8075 |
| Keywords | antarctic ice, atmospheric co2, break-up, climate-change, jakobshavn isbr-ae, last glacial maximum, mass-balance, pine island glacier, surface melt, west antarctica |
| Abstract | Future sea-level rise is an important issue related to the continuing buildup of atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations. The Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, with the potential to raise sea level similar to 70 meters if completely melted, dominate uncertainties in projected sea-level change. Freshwater fluxes from these ice sheets also may affect oceanic circulation, contributing to climate change. Observational and modeling advances have reduced many uncertainties related to ice-sheet behavior, but recently detected, rapid ice-marginal changes contributing to sea-level rise may indicate greater ice-sheet sensitivity to warming than previously considered. |
| Notes | ScienceISI Document Delivery No.: 977EU Times Cited: 124 Cited Reference Count: 66 Amer assoc advancement science Washington |
| URL | <Go to ISI>://000232786000035 |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.1114613 |
| Reference number | 102 |
| Short Title | Ice-sheet and sea-level changes |
| Citation Key | 102 |