Sea Level

Antarctica ice shelves at new risk of collapse

Meltwater is threatening ice shelves surrounding 76 percent of Antarctica's coastlines that could create a dramatic rise in sea level, scientists say.

Satellite data confirms melting ice sheets accelerating sea level rise

At the current rate, the world's oceans on average will be at least 61 centimeters higher by the end of the century compared to today, according to researchers.

Antarctic melting to raise sea level more than predicted

Sea level may rise higher than predicted from ice melting and low-lying cities could face possible disaster by end of century