The West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) is the most vulnerable region of the continent, and has the potential to contribute several meters of sea level rise in coming centuries. When warm waters flow over the continental shelf, they can erode the ice from its base and produce instabilities in the ice sheet. Over time, these instabilities can lead to widespread melting and collapse of the WAIS, triggering rapid sea-level rise. This session highlights the potential impact of sea-level rise on Egypt, the host of COP27, under various emission scenarios to show the importance of limiting temperature rise. Presenters include Dr. Florence Colleoni, Italian National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics, co-chief officer of the new SCAR scientific research program INSTANT (Instabilities and Thresholds in Antarctica), and Pam Pearson, Director of ICCI.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FW-JbNn0Qo
Av Science Writing-praktikant Haily Landrigan, Global Outreach Director Amy Imdieke, och ICCI-direktör Pam Pearson.
Published mar. 3, 2023 Updated mar. 3, 2023 5:55 e m