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West Antarctic Ice Sheet
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Thwaites Glacier melting and seismic research
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Latest: Thwaites Glacier melting could persist for 150 years
Research regarding the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica has focused on understanding sub-ice melting processes and their impact on global sea levels. Data recovered from the Ran, an autonomous underwater vehicle, reve
Tropical influence on West Antarctic snowfall
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Latest: Tropical climate patterns influence West Antarctic snowfall
Research from the University of Utah, published in JGR Atmospheres, has established a link between tropical climate patterns and snowfall levels on the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS). By analyzing 25 ice cores containi