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Underwater Storms Fuel Ice Melt, Threaten Sea Levels

11/21/2025

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Underwater storms accelerate ice melt in West Antarctic Ice Sheet by drawing warm waters beneath the ice shelf, raising sea levels by 10 feet.
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet spans 760,000 square miles, amplifying consequences of changes there.
Scientists say the loss of sea ice allows warm water to reach the ice shelf.
Researchers urge ongoing monitoring to understand Antarctica's ice and its impact on global sea levels.

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Underwater storms accelerate ice melt in West Antarctic Ice Sheet by drawing warm waters beneath the ice shelf, raising sea levels by 10 feet.
The West Antarctic Ice Sheet spans 760,000 square miles, amplifying consequences of changes there.
Scientists say the loss of sea ice allows warm water to reach the ice shelf.
Researchers urge ongoing monitoring to understand Antarctica's ice and its impact on global sea levels.