Thursday, October 11, 2012

Antarctic ice map may hold clues to global warming

Reuters: Scientists have produced the first three dimensional map of the surface beneath Antarctic sea ice, helping them better understand the impact of climate change on Antarctica. The team of scientists from eight countries have used a robot submarine to chart a frozen and inverted world of mountains and valleys, allowing accurate measurements of the crucial thickness of Antarctic sea ice. By combining the data with airborne measures of surface ice and snow, scientists can now accurately measure...

URL: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/11/us-australia-antarctica-idUSBRE89A06X20121011

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