High rates of sea-level rise during the last interglacial period
The last interglacial period, Marine Isotope Stage (MIS) 5e, was characterized by global mean surface temperatures that were at least 2 8C warmer than present. Mean sea level stood 4-6m higher than modern sea level, with an important contribution from a reduction of the Greenland ice sheet. Although...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Langue: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2008
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