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Antarctica
Glaciation of Antarctic ice activated roughly 34 million years ago
It was not until at least 7 million years later that ice was able to advance towards West Antarctic coasts.
The fastest rate of natural CO2 rise over the last 50,000 years
A detailed chemical analysis of ancient Antarctic ice.
Largest ice shelf in Antarctica moves once or twice a day
Ice stream activity triggers sudden displacement of Ross Ice Shelf.
New Antarctic extremes are ‘virtually certain’ as the world warms
Antarctic change has global implications.
Antarctic ice sheet rocks reveal surprising past
This unexpected find shows that glaciers in the region were able to regrow following earlier shrinkage.
First close-up video of an enormous iceberg in Antarctica
First, look at the giant A81 iceberg from Antarctica's Brunt Ice Shelf.
Scientists discovered a 17-pound meteorite in Antarctica
Scientists actually returned with five new meteorites, including this one.
Study reveals new factor in Antarctic ice shelf melting
Scientists discovered a process that can contribute to the melting of ice shelves in the Antarctic.
Study unveils why Southern hemisphere is stormier than the Northern
A first concrete explanation for difference, and show it is getting even stormier over time.