Relationship between Polar Ice Melt and Global Sea Level Rise in Netherlands

Authors

  • Geoffrey Muitange

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47672/ajcs.2501

Keywords:

Polar Ice, Melt, Global, Sea Level

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between polar ice melt and global sea level rise.

Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.

Findings: The study found that as polar ice sheets melt due to rising global temperatures, vast amounts of freshwater are released into the oceans, contributing directly to sea level rise. Recent studies show that the melting of these ice sheets is accelerating, with the Greenland ice sheet alone losing an estimated 280 billion tons of ice per year between 2012 and 2021. This rapid loss is projected to increase global sea levels by more than 1 meter by 2100 if current trends continue. Additionally, the thermal expansion of seawater as it warms further compounds the effect, amplifying the overall rise in sea levels, which poses risks to coastal ecosystems and human populations.

Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Climate change theory, albedo feedback mechanism and earth system science may be used to anchor future studies on assessing the relationship between polar ice melt and global sea level rise. Investment in advanced satellite monitoring and ground-based observation systems is critical for accurate data collection on polar ice dynamics. Policymakers should prioritize strengthening international climate agreements that commit nations to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which are the primary drivers of climate change and polar ice melt.

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2024-10-23

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Muitange, G. (2024). Relationship between Polar Ice Melt and Global Sea Level Rise in Netherlands. American Journal of Climatic Studies, 4(3), 36–47. https://doi.org/10.47672/ajcs.2501

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