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Antarctica Loses 5,000 Square Miles of Grounded Ice
Satellite analysis reveals Antarctica has lost nearly 5,000 square miles of grounded ice in 30 years as warming ocean waters drive retreat.
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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