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Satellites Observe "Traffic Jams" in Antarctic Ice Stream Caused by Tides
Description: For the first time, researchers have closely observed how the ocean's tides can speed up or slow down the speed of glacial movement in Antarctica. The new data will help modelers better predict how glaciers will respond to rising sea levels. [Source: California Institute of Technology]
URL: http://www.caltech.edu/news/satellites-observe-traffic-jams-antarctic-ice-stream-caused-tides-53322
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Source: California Institute of Technology
Publish Date: 12/19/2016
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