Antarctic ice sheets melted rapidly 20 million years ago due to orbital changes. Researchers warn modern emissions could trigger similar instability, urging climate action. Geoscientists led by the Un ...

Antarctica is approaching a series of cascading tipping points that could reshape ecosystems and intensify global climate ...

The West Antarctic Ice Sheet's collapse threatens a 16-foot sea-level rise. Scientists drill under the Ross Ice Shelf to ...

A 2018 satellite photo shows the aptly named Deception Island, which was formed by a massive eruption 4,000 years ago and ...

Scientists are studying the West Antarctic Ice Sheet to understand its response to warming and predict future sea-level rise.

New research shows that reduced Antarctic sea ice in 2023 allowed heat to escape into the atmosphere, disrupting ocean ...

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Melting Antarctic ice continues to cause sea levels to rise, with the potential to affect millions of people living along ...

Antarctica is a frozen world, with 90% of its landmass covered by thick ice. This icy continent plays a crucial role in ...

The first analysis of extreme calving events in Antarctica finds no correlation with climate change, highlighting the ...