NASA | Warm Ocean Melting Pine Island Glacier

The video discusses the West Antarctic ice sheet, focusing on its rapid thinning and contribution to sea level rise. Researchers have observed changes in ice flow and the impact of warm water in Pine Island Bay. An international team drilled through 500 meters of ice to install instruments measuring ice loss and water properties. Initial findings show significant melt rates, and ongoing analysis aims to understand seasonal ocean-ice interactions.

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