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Antarctica: Glaciers less endangered than expected

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Published: August 27th, 2024,
Last updated: January 29th, 2025

The Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica could be more stable than previously feared.

The Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is not on the verge of collapse due to the melting of the protective ice shelf. The glaciers in the region could be more stable than previously thought. These are the findings of a study published last week in the journal Science Advances. The researchers’ models predict no further significant retreat of the glaciers by the end of the 21st century.

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