Delaying future sea-level rise by storing water in Antarctica

Even if greenhouse gas emissions were stopped today, sea level would continue to rise for centuries, with the long-term sea-level commitment of a 2 °C warmer world significantly exceeding 2 m. In view of the potential implications for coastal populations and ecosystems worldwide, we investigate, fro...

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Main Authors: K. Frieler, M. Mengel, A. Levermann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-03-01
Series:Earth System Dynamics
Online Access:http://www.earth-syst-dynam.net/7/203/2016/esd-7-203-2016.pdf