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Antarctica Loses 5,000 Square Miles of Grounded Ice
Key Takeaways
- Antarctica lost nearly 5,000 square miles of grounded ice in 30 years
- Warm ocean water intrusion is the primary driver of ice retreat
- West Antarctic Ice Sheet contains enough ice to raise seas by 11 feet
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DT Editorial Team··4 min read·via space.com