A feedback loop may be accelerating the melting of the floating portions of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, pushing up global sea levels. As the ice shelf melts more rapidly, more freshwater is produced, leading to a stronger undercurrent and more heat being transported toward the ice shelves. This cycle could speed up the ice shelf melting, potentially making the West Antarctic Ice Sheet less stable in the future.
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