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Melting Icebergs in Polar Oceans Causing Sea Level Rise Globally, New Assessment Finds
Description: Scientists have discovered that changes in the amount of ice floating in the polar oceans are causing sea levels to rise -- by a mere hair's breadth today, but possibly much more if melting trends continue. The research, published in Geophysical Research Letters, is the first assessment of how quickly floating ice is being lost today. [Source: ScienceDaily]
URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100428142258.htm
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Source: ScienceDaily
Publish Date: 4/29/2010
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