First Evidence of Key Antarctic Ice Loss Driver Uncovered – Newsweek

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Article Synopsis – Scientists have found physics-based evidence that the thinning floating ice shelves around Antarctica cause an increase in ice loss from land. “According to the researchers, one of the key findings of the study was the fact that the thinning of the floating ice shelves led to an almost immediate loss of ice from the interior into the ocean.” To read the actual article click here.

By Sharon Gray November 28, 2019 Newsletter