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Small glaciers projected to be big contributors to sea-level rise

Lower latitude glaciers are melting faster than those in the high Arctic, making them an unexpectedly large contributor to rising sea levels

By Yereth Rosen May 24, 2019
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The world’s small glaciers could add nearly 10 inches to global sea levels by the end of the century if greenhouse gas emissions continue on their current path, according to a new study by an international team of scientists.

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