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East Antarctica Melting Could be Explained by Oceanic Gateways
Description: Researchers have discovered two seafloor gateways that could allow warm ocean water to reach the base of Totten Glacier, East Antarctica's largest and most rapidly thinning glacier. The discovery probably explains the glacier's extreme thinning and raises concerns about how it will affect sea level rise. [Source: University of Texas at Austin]
URL: http://www.utexas.edu/news/2015/03/16/east-antarctica-melting-could-be-explained-by-oceanic-gateways/
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Source: University of Texas at Austin
Publish Date: 3/16/2015
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