Mission for ancient climate clues beneath Antarctic ice gets underway
Phys.org • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
A mission has commenced to explore ancient climate clues beneath the Antarctic ice, focusing on the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS), which could raise global sea levels by 4 to 5 meters if it were to melt completely, according to Phys.org. The research aims to enhance understanding of past climate conditions and their implications for future sea level rise.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
35 days
36
Velocity (0-40)
9 sources
6
Tier (0-10)
Phys.org
14
Breadth (0-15)
9 unique
Total Score91/100
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- 2025-12-12Mission for ancient climate clues beneath Antarctic ice gets underway (current)
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