Scientists expect increased melting of mountain glaciers

Scientists expect increased melting of mountain glaciers

PhysOrg - Jan 20 9:21 AM

Sea level rise due to increased melting of mountain glaciers and polar ice caps will be much lower in the 21st Century than previously estimated. However, decay of mountain glaciers in due to global warming will be much more rapid than previously thought. These are the major results of a study conducted in cooperation with the Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine Research, which is