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Am I correct that this is just from that one source, and assuming it does not speed up? -----Original Message----- From: Charlie Welch <[log in to unmask]> To: SCIENCE-FOR-THE-PEOPLE <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wed, May 14, 2014 4:44 pm Subject: Scientists Warn of (Unstoppable) Rising Oceans From Polar Melt A large section of the mighty West Antarctica ice sheet has begun falling apart and its continued melting now appears to be unstoppable, two groups of scientists reported on Monday. If the findings hold up, they suggest that the melting could destabilize neighboring parts of the ice sheet and a rise in sea level of 10 feet or more may be unavoidable in coming centuries. from http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/13/science/earth/collapse-of-parts-of-west-antarctica-ice-sheet-has-begun-scientists-say.html