Wilkins Ice Shelf (IMAGE) Rutgers University Caption If Paris Agreement targets are not met, the collapse of melting Antarctic ice shelves - like the Wilkins Ice Shelf in 2009 - could cause catastrophic global sea level rise in the second half of the century. Credit NASA Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.