Remote-controlled submarines reveal Antarctic sea ice is thicker than previously thought

New research sees scientists using remote-controlled submarines to create 3D maps of Antarctic sea ice. And the results suggest sea ice is thicker than previously thought.The area covered by Antarctic sea ice appears to be slightly growing each year, the reasons for which are proving hard to pin dow...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Maksym, T, Williams, GD
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: Climate Brief Ltd 2014
Subjects:
Earth Sciences
Physical Geography and Environmental Geoscience
Glaciology
Antarctic
South Pole
Antarc*
Sea ice
South pole
Online Access:http://ecite.utas.edu.au/97149
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Summary:New research sees scientists using remote-controlled submarines to create 3D maps of Antarctic sea ice. And the results suggest sea ice is thicker than previously thought.The area covered by Antarctic sea ice appears to be slightly growing each year, the reasons for which are proving hard to pin down. Today's research adds another dimension to unravelling the complex goings-on around the South Pole.

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