New research offers more accurate predictions about where meltwater from shrinking glaciers is most likely to end up and encourage costal flooding. Photo by UPI/Matthew Healey Nov. 16 (UPI) — As ice sheets on Greenland and Antartica melt, which cities are most liable to flood? NASA scientists have built a new simulation to help coastal planners find answers. Scientists know where meltwater will enter the ocean, but a combination of factors determining where that excess water will end up is more complicated. The new simulation analyzes the planet’s spin rate and gravitational field to more accurately predict how meltwater will be redistributed globally — revealing where sea levels will rise most dramatically. Scientists and coastal planners can use the simulation to determine which glaciers and meltwater drainage systems will affect their risk of flooding most directly. “As cities and countries attempt to build plans to mitigate flooding, they have […]