Tag: Tipping point

West Antarctic Ice Sheet near tipping point – the next few years are critical

Julia Hager

The West Antarctic Ice Sheet could reach its tipping point with only minimal additional ocean warming – with long-term consequences for global sea levels. But a small window of time remains to take countermeasures.

Has the West Antarctic Ice Sheet reached its tipping point?

Julia Hager

The West Antarctic Ice Sheet will melt at an accelerating rate and will cause a sea level rise by the end of this century, no matter how much emissions are reduced.

Past and future of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

Julia Hager

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation plays a crucial role for the global climate. But since the early 2000s, it has been weakening, and there is growing concern about a possible collapse of the circulation system.

Tipping point for major West Antarctic glacier?

Dr. Michael Wenger

The Pine Island glacier in West Antarctica may soon have reached its tipping point, leading to the unstoppable flow of ice.