University of Melbourne: Melting Antarctic Ice Sheets Will Slow Earth's Strongest Ocean Current
March 05, 2025
March 05, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia, March 5 -- The University of Melbourne issued the following news:
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Melting Antarctic ice sheets will slow Earth's strongest ocean current
Melting ice sheets are slowing the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), the world's strongest ocean current, researchers have found.
This melting has implications for global climate indicators, including sea level rise, ocean warming and viability of marine ecosystems.
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Melting Antarctic ice sheets will slow Earth's strongest ocean current
Melting ice sheets are slowing the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), the world's strongest ocean current, researchers have found.
This melting has implications for global climate indicators, including sea level rise, ocean warming and viability of marine ecosystems.