Topline More than 40% of Antarctica’s ice shelves have shrunk over the past 25 years, a study published Thursday found, as scientists warn they’re losing volume with no sign of recovery because of the effects of human-induced global warming. Nearly half of Antarctica’s ice shelves have reduced in volume in the past 25 years, according …
The Uncertain Future of Antarctica A groundbreaking research paper by the University of Exeter reveals that the pristine continent of Antarctica is facing an uncertain future in terms of its oceans, atmosphere, and ecology. Climate change is causing extreme weather events in this southernmost region, which in turn impacts global sea levels and ecosystems (source). …
In Antarctica, Blood Falls seeps from the end of the Taylor Glacier into Lake Bonney. Peter Rejcek/National Science Foundation More than a century ago, geoscientist Griffith Taylor made an extraordinary discovery while exploring Antarctica. The pristine meltwater flowing beneath the Taylor Glacier undergoes a remarkable transformation, turning blood-red upon exposure to the air. Ever since …