Consider this a global warming wakeup call: If completely melted, the West Antarctic Ice Sheet holds enough ice to raise sea levels by 5 meters. And at least some of that melting is inevitable, due to the warming Southern Ocean.
Antarctic mission to offer glimpse into our planet’s climate change future
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Second KIS3 season ends
27 December 2024
Our mission to deliver globally important science has been a roller coaster of highs and lows over the past few days.
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Merry KIS-mas from KIS3!
25 December 2024
Happy Holidays and Merry KIS-mas, from the SWAIS2C on-ice team at KIS3 on the Ross Ice Shelf!