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Studies: As Ice Sheets Flow and Melt, Oceans Continue to Rise

By David KnowlesNov 23rd 2009 – 3:24PM

(Nov. 23) - Since 2006, the Antarctic ice sheet has been flowing into the surrounding ocean at an increased rate, resulting in ever-rising sea levels, a new study says. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin said satellite images suggest sea level will likely to rise faster than previously predicted. "If the...

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