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Two New Studies Show Ocean Heat Is Supercharging Antarctic Ice Loss

Scientists warn many models miss small ocean–ice processes that could speed sea-level rise.

New Antarctic Grounding-Line Record Finds 12,820 km² Ice Loss as West Antarctic Glaciers Retreat

30-Year Map Finds 12,800 km² of Antarctic Grounded Ice Lost as 77% of Coastline Holds

Study Warns Choices This Decade Could Set Antarctic Peninsula on Irreversible Ice-Loss Path

Antarctic Sea Ice Has Entered an Abrupt Regime Shift, Nature Study Finds

Saltier Southern Ocean Fuels Antarctic Ice Loss as U.S. Data Cuts Loom