71 of the 162 ice shelves that surround Antarctica have reduced in volume over 25 years from 1997 to 2021, with a net release of 7.5 trillion tonnes of meltwater into the oceans, say scientists.
A study published in the journal Science Advances reveals that 71 out of 162 ice shelves surrounding Antarctica have decreased in volume from 1997 to 2021, resulting in the release of 7.5 trillion metric tonnes of meltwater into the oceans. The research shows that the ice shelves on the western side of Antarctica experienced ice loss, while those on the eastern side remained stable or gained volume. The study suggests that warm water and ocean currents are contributing factors to the deterioration of the ice shelves.
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71 of the 162 ice shelves that surround Antarctica have reduced in volume over 25 years from 1997 to 2021, with a net release of 7.5 trillion tonnes of meltwater into the oceans, say scientists.