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Study Finds Meltwater Feedback Accelerates Antarctic Ice Loss

Study Finds Meltwater Feedback Accelerates Antarctic Ice Loss

University of Maryland–led research shows meltwater draining from ice shelves alters ocean conditions in ways that spur even faster melting. The process is largely absent from current global climate projections, implying potential underestimates of future ice loss.

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Scientists identify hidden accelerant in Antarctic ice loss