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Ancient River Landscapes Discovered Under East Antarctica's Ice

7/13/2025

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Beneath East Antarctica's icy expanse, researchers from Durham University have unearthed ancient river landscapes, flat surfaces sculpted 80 million years ago. These hidden features not only control ice flow but also hold the key to understanding future ice loss, making them vital for predicting global sea level rise and enhancing climate models in an era of warming.

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Beneath East Antarctica's icy expanse, researchers from Durham University have unearthed ancient river landscapes, flat surfaces sculpted 80 million years ago. These hidden features not only control ice flow but also hold the key to understanding future ice loss, making them vital for predicting global sea level rise and enhancing climate models in an era of warming.