what will happen in that area?
2007-06-05 14:18:49 · 4 answers · asked by whitney s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Rise gradually
2007-06-05 14:21:09 · answer #1 · answered by Curiosity 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The average temperature in the Antarctic is -56 Deg. F.
Ice melts at a temperature of +32 Deg. F.
In order for the ice in the Antarctic to melt, the temperature would have to increase +87 Deg. F. and there is no global warming scenario that is going to produce that much of a temperature rise.
the ice on the Antarctic continent is still getting thicker.
2007-06-05 21:44:26 · answer #2 · answered by gatorbait 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the weight of the ice would be gone, so the crust would float upwards. perhaps slowly, perhaps violently. Depends on the rate of melting and the structure of the surface crust.
2007-06-05 21:27:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
would be perfect for making the worlds largest apple pie. ( sorry, due to global warming we cant serve that ala mode)
2007-06-05 21:46:30 · answer #4 · answered by JustAGuyontheNet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋