Unravelling climate pattern impacts on the Antarctic ice sheet

Monash University researchers, including Jessica Macha, Dominic Saunderson, and Professor Andrew Mackintosh from Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future, have conducted studies to understand the impact of regional climate drivers like the Southern Annular Mode (SAM) and El Niño on the Antarctic Ice Sheet. Their research, published in Geophysical Research Letters, highlights the importance of snow accumulation and surface melting in predicting future sea level rise.

The findings address knowledge gaps in current models and are crucial for understanding the contribution of the Antarctic Ice Sheet to global sea level rise, which is vital for coastal communities worldwide.

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