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Ancient 1.5 Million-Year Ice Core Arrives in UK

7/19/2025

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Antarctica's ancient ice, dating back 1.5 million years, has made its way to the UK for groundbreaking analysis. Extracted from a staggering depth of 2,800 meters, this ice core will help scientists unravel climate history beyond the current 800,000-year record, enhancing our understanding of greenhouse gas concentrations and future climate change predictions.

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Antarctica's ancient ice, dating back 1.5 million years, has made its way to the UK for groundbreaking analysis. Extracted from a staggering depth of 2,800 meters, this ice core will help scientists unravel climate history beyond the current 800,000-year record, enhancing our understanding of greenhouse gas concentrations and future climate change predictions.