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Modelling the interaction between Antarctica and the Southern Ocean
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-24, 10:36 authored by Benjamin Galton-FenziBenjamin Galton-FenziThe increased loss of ice from the coastal margins of Antarctica (e.g. Wingham et al. 2006) is mostly due to the rapid thinning and retreat of ice streams, driven by the enhanced melting of the ice shelves that fringe the continent (e.g. Shepherd et al. 2004). The enhanced supply of cool and fresh glacial meltwater is the most likely cause of observed changes in the dense water that feeds the global overturning circulation (e.g. Rintoul, 2007). Understanding interactions between the ice sheet and oceans is essential for improved projections of the impacts of climate change on sea level rise and ocean heat and freshwater budgets.
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Publication title
Ocean Science - extended abstracts of the fourth CAWCR WorkshopVolume
CAWCR Technical Report No. 033Editors
Andrew J. Hollis and Keith A. DayPagination
33-37ISBN
978-1-921826-12-2Department/School
Institute for Marine and Antarctic StudiesPublisher
Centre for Australian Weather and Climate ResearchPlace of publication
MelbourneEvent title
Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research, fourth CAWCR WorkshopEvent Venue
HobartDate of Event (Start Date)
2010-11-09Date of Event (End Date)
2010-11-11Repository Status
- Restricted