Scientists study melting glaciers

Name: Scientists study melting glaciers
Uploaded: 2013-05-16T20:25:37Z
Duration: 2 min 37 s
Description: Study finds that about 30 percent of water contributing to sea level rise comes from glaciers.

Study finds that about 30 percent of water contributing to sea level rise comes from glaciers.

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In the last year, record carbon dioxide levels and global temperatures have provided further evidence of climate change.

But one factor that has proven difficult to measure is the relationship between melting glaciers and sea levels. Now a new study has provided some clarification.

Al Jazeera’s Tarek Bazely explains.

Source: Al Jazeera