Scientists drill for first time on remote Antarctic Glacier

Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 09:10 in Earth & Climate

Teams from the US and UK have successfully completed scientific fieldwork in one of the most remote and hostile areas of West Antarctica—coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the continent. This research will help scientists determine whether Thwaites Glacier may collapse in the next few decades and affect future global sea-level rise.

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