Hidden Antarctic Lakes Could Add Two Meters to Sea Level Rise

Posted: 2025-04-26 00:02:03 UTC

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Hidden lakes and streams under the Antarctic Ice Sheet could significantly impact sea level rise predictions, potentially adding two meters in the next two centuries.

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Accounting for hidden water systems in climate models

Predicting the behavior of subglacial water

Hidden Antarctic Lakes Could Add Two Meters to Sea Level Rise

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