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Hundreds of Antarctic Peninsula glaciers accelerating as climate warms
06-05-2007 · EurekAlert!Hundreds of glaciers on the Antarctic Peninsula are flowing faster, further adding to sea level rise according to new research published this week in the Journal of Geophysical Research. Climate warming that is already causing Antarctic Peninsula increased summer snow melt and ice shelf retreat is the most likely cause.
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