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Opening the Floodgates

A science briefing about Antarctica and sea-level rise

Sea-level rise is one of the most critical impacts the world faces from global warming. Ultimately it will transform coastlines and engulf low-lying megacities and small island nations, reshaping the natural world and human society.

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On Thin Ice

A science briefing about Antarctica and sea-level rise

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Abrupt
changes in
the Antarctic environment

Abrupt changes in the Antarctic environment

Abrupt changes
in the Antarctic
environment

Abrupt changes are developing across Antarctica’s ice, ocean and biological systems.

These abrupt changes are often referred to as regime shifts, and in some cases they can involve passing tipping points within the Earth system. Abrupt changes usually involve self-amplifying feedbacks, which means that they can be difficult or even impossible to reverse.

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Why Antarctica matters to Australia

In the first of ACEAS expainer series, we explore the strong connections between the two continents and discuss the implications of Antarctica’s rapidly changing environment for Australia.

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