2018.11.04

Slippery Slope

Seafloor maps reveal Antarctic glacier had a bumpy ride

Glacier emptying into Antarctica’s Pine Island Bay has undergone massive breakups in recent years. credit: ALAMY

Glacier emptying into Antarctica’s Pine Island Bay has undergone massive breakups in recent years. credit: ALAMY

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