Glaciers and Sea Level Rise

Calving front of the Perito Moreno Glacier (Argentina). Contrary to the majority of the glaciers from the southern Patagonian ice field, the Perito Moreno Glacier is currently stable. It is also one of the most visited glaciers in the world.

To learn about the contributions of glaciers to sea level rise, visit:
www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/glacier-sea-rise.html

Credit: Etienne Berthier, Université de Toulouse

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