Active Volcano Discovered Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet Could be Contributing to Rapidly Melting Glacier – Independent
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Article Synopsis – An active volcano has been discovered beneath the Pine Island glacier in West Antarctica that could contribute to the melting of the ice sheet. According to the expedition’s chief scientist, Professor Karen Heywood, “The discovery of volcanoes beneath the Antarctic ice sheet means that there is an additional source of heat to melt the ice, lubricate its passage toward the sea, and add to the melting from warm ocean waters”. The unpredictable and episodic nature of volcanic activity can make it difficult to assess in future projections. To read the actual article click here.