Space Science
Antarctica retreat study signals future ice loss
Mar 3, 2026, 8:25 AM
出典: ESA Space News
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<p>The ice along Antarctica’s ‘grounding lines’ has been largely stable over the past 30 years – but ice has retreated by more than 40 km in some areas, a new study based on satellite data finds.</p>
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The ice along Antarctica’s ‘grounding lines’ has been largely stable over the past 30 years – but ice has retreated by more than 40 km in some areas, a new study based on satellite data finds.
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