Tag: Polar Research
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Scientists Race to Study Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier Before It’s Too Late
Introduction: A Mission Running Against Time A ship carrying nearly 40 scientists has departed New Zealand for one of the most perilous and consequential research missions on Earth. The focus: Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier, commonly labeled the “Doomsday Glacier” for the role its rapid retreat could play in rising sea levels. Scientists say understanding Thwaites is…
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Canada’s Icebreaker Breaks into the World’s Last Ice Area as Arctic Sea Ice Melts in 2025
Entering the World’s Last Ice Area In 2025, rapid Arctic warming and record-low sea-ice cover opened a historic passage for Canada’s icebreaking fleet. A state-of-the-art Canadian icebreaker ventured into what researchers call the world’s last ice area—the resilient stretch in the High Arctic around the Queen Elizabeth Islands and the western reaches of Tuvaijuittuq. For…