Very worrying evidence that West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapsed in last interglacial when temperatures peaked only slightly above today's. That means around 3.3 metres (nearly 11 ft) of sea level rise. It's not known whether that might come in surges as sections collapse.
Temperature chart in reply.
Temperature chart in reply.
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"This study provides empirical evidence indicating that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) collapsed when the global mean temperature was similar to that of today, suggesting that the tipping point of future WAIS collapse is “close.”"
phys.org/news/2023-12...
"This study provides empirical evidence indicating that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) collapsed when the global mean temperature was similar to that of today, suggesting that the tipping point of future WAIS collapse is “close.”"
phys.org/news/2023-12...
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https://theconversation.com/is-it-really-hotter-now-than-any-time-in-100-000-years-210126