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Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves
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Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelvesScience

Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves

A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the interplay between meandering ocean currents and the ocean floor induces upwelling velocity, transporting warm…
SourceSourceApril 12, 2024 Full article
Antarctic Circumpolar Current: A Climate Sentinel Sounds the Alarm
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Antarctic Circumpolar Current: A Climate Sentinel Sounds the AlarmClimate

Antarctic Circumpolar Current: A Climate Sentinel Sounds the Alarm

It's been a fundamental component of Earth's climate system for millions of years, but the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is now sending a warning signal…
SourceSourceMarch 28, 2024 Full article