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Dynamic instability of the Wilkes Subglacial Basin Ice Sheet, East Antarctica
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King, Matt A.
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A review in Nature examines the vulnerability of the Wilkes Subglacial Basin (WSB) in East Antarctica to climate change, noting its potential to raise global sea levels by 3–4 meters. The study highlights evidence of past ice-sheet retreat and warns that future warming could trigger rapid, irreversible collapse.
Why it matters
Understanding the stability of the WSB is critical for accurate global sea-level rise projections and climate change mitigation strategies.
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