The Big Melt - Tipping Points in Greenland and Antarctica

Explore the critical issue of ice sheet stability in Greenland and Antarctica in this 42-minute conference talk. Delve into the potential consequences of crossing temperature thresholds that could trigger self-sustained and irreversible ice loss. Examine the complex feedbacks between ice, atmosphere, and ocean that contribute to the vulnerability of these massive ice sheets. Learn about the processes behind dynamic instabilities and their implications for future sea-level rise. Investigate the long-term impacts on global climate and coastal regions over the next millennia and beyond. Gain insights from expert Ricarda Winkelmann on the fate of our coastal cities and cultural heritage sites in the face of progressing global warming.