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Field observation trip in Antarctica.  A 3-month journey around 1,000 kilometres one way.

Field observation trip in Antarctica. A 3-month journey around 1,000 kilometres one way. Source: Hajime Yamauchi

Scientists hope to find out how fast Thwaites' leading edges are breaking up, which will help them calculate future sea level rises around the world.


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Scientists hope to find out how fast Thwaites' leading edges are breaking up, which will help them calculate future sea level rises around the world.



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