Posted on 06/22/2018 7:37:36 AM PDT by BenLurkin
The unexpectedly fast rate of the rising earth may markedly increase the stability of the ice sheet against catastrophic collapse due to ice loss, scientists say. Moreover, the rapid rise of the earth in this area also affects gravity measurements, which implies that up to 10 percent more ice has disappeared in this part of Antarctica than previously assumed.
Researchers led by scientists at The Ohio State University used a series of six GPS stations (part of the POLENET-ANET array) attached to bedrock around the Amundsen Sea Embayment to measure its rise in response to thinning ice.
The "uplift rate" was measured at up to 41 millimeters (1.6 inches) a year, said Terry Wilson, one of the leaders of the study and a professor emeritus of earth sciences at Ohio State.
The findings, reported in the journal Science, have surprising and positive implications for the survival of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS), which scientists had previously thought could be doomed because of the effects of climate change. The unexpectedly fast rate of the rising earth may markedly increase the stability of the ice sheet against catastrophic collapse due to ice loss, scientists say. Moreover, the rapid rise of the earth in this area also affects gravity measurements, which implies that up to 10 percent more ice has disappeared in this part of Antarctica than previously assumed. Researchers led by scientists at The Ohio State University used a series of six GPS stations (part of the POLENET-ANET array) attached to bedrock around the Amundsen Sea Embayment to measure its rise in response to thinning ice.
The "uplift rate" was measured at up to 41 millimeters (1.6 inches) a year, said Terry Wilson, one of the leaders of the study and a professor emeritus of earth sciences
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Newest reason to explain away the lack of sea levels NOT rising...
The volcano in Hawaii and increased activity in Yellowstone show that volcanic activity is increasing.
Fred and Barney provided no comment other than “yabba-dabba do”
How many of the climate change models got this variable right? My guess is zero.
But it is still 'settled science'
That's GREAT!...............
A changing landscape in Antarctica?
Sounds like a good opportunity for Miskatonic University send an expedition to investigate some remote mountain ranges.
Maybe. Might. Stop using the word “Science”.
Maybe. Might. Stop using the word “Science”.
What is the “correct” sea level?
What is the “correct” amount of ice?
What is the “correct” global temperature?
(aimed at scientists, not you)
Thought for sure somebody would post a reply claiming that the article is false because ‘everyone knows’ that bedrock can’t move.
If the East Antartica is sinking could this mean Antartica is in danger of capsizing?
Calling for Congressman Hank Johnson !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm5Kur9hA5M
1.4 inches rise of half the continent. But no earthquakes? No seismic signals?
I am traveling, so I don’t have my Antarctic countour maps with me, but the west Antarctic ice cap is very small compared to the east Antarctic ice sheet - which is a depressed “bowl” (or huge shallow dinner plate) with the mountains around the raised captive ice. East Antarctica is more alpine as I recall.
“which implies that up to 10 percent more ice has disappeared in this part of Antarctica than previously assumed”
But the second flood, like Noah’s has not occurred!!! /sarc
We are just beginning to understand that solar activity, magnetic field shifting, cosmic rays, lithospheric changes (earth crust), and climate are highly correlated. We are just along for the ride and it’s about to get bumpy.
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