But even just partial melting of these ice sheets will have a dramatic effect on sea level rise. (earthpolicy.org)
When ice shelves already largely in the water break off from the continental ice mass, this does not have much direct effect on sea level per se. (earthpolicy.org)
Even seemingly small changes in global temperature have far - reaching effects on sea level, atmospheric circulation, and weather patterns around the globe. (insteading.com)