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Antarctic research — ice could melt faster than expected

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March 3, 2025

For a long time, the Antarctic seemed to defy climate change. But in recent years, global warming has also been leaving a mark there. Melting seems to be accelerating, especially in West Antarctica, where the youngest parts of the ice sheet are found.

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