Organism

Pine Island Glacier

TL;DR

An Antarctic glacier with its terminus floating on the ocean, retreating into deeper water.

Glacier · Antarctica

An Antarctic glacier with its terminus floating on the ocean, retreating into deeper water. Could contribute 1+ meter of sea level rise if full collapse occurs.

Notable Traits of Pine Island Glacier

  • Terminus floating on ocean
  • Retreating into deeper water
  • Potential 1+ meter sea level rise contribution if full collapse

Related Mechanisms for Pine Island Glacier

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