Geophysics could slow Antarctic ice retreat

Geophysics could slow Antarctic ice retreat
Montreal, Canada (SPX) Nov 17, 2015 - The anticipated melting of the massive West Antarctic Ice Sheet could be slowed by two big factors that are largely overlooked in current computer models, according to a new study. The findings, published online in Nature Communications, suggest that the impact on global sea levels from the retreating ice sheet could be less drastic - or at least more gradual - than recent computer simulat ... morehttp://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Geophysics_could_slow_Antarctic_ice_retreat_999.html