"The change of seasons causes surface melting far inland from the coastal ice front," glaciologist Christopher Shuman said.

Australian scientists are monitoring the rapid melt of Denman Glacier, one of the largest frozen rivers in East Antarctica.

Antarctica's sea ice has plummeted to record-low levels. A new study shows how its loss is affecting our planet.

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Widespread coastal melting occurred in Antarctica through the second half of December and is continuing in the first few days ...

Melting ice in Antarctica could trigger volcanic eruptions beneath the continent’s vast ice sheet, creating a slow but dangerous feedback loop, scientists warn. A new study suggests the melting ...

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