How reversible is sea ice loss?

It is well accepted that increasing atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> results in global warming, leading to a decline in polar sea ice area. Here, the specific question of whether there is a tipping point in the sea ice cover is investigated. The global climate model HadCM3 is u...

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Main Authors: J. K. Ridley, J. A. Lowe, H. T. Hewitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-02-01
Series:The Cryosphere
Online Access:http://www.the-cryosphere.net/6/193/2012/tc-6-193-2012.pdf